Who we are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of over 30,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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Director I - Attorney

You Are: 

UST business is booming, and we are adding to our Legal team a Director Attorney with Information Technology deep domain expertise, who can draft, review, negotiate, and close client-facing, complex IT contracts. Experience working with internal clients located globally in multiple time zones. Experience working with executive leadership, both internally and externally. Substantial experience negotiating complex contracts with opposing counsel.

 

The Opportunity: 

May also provide direction to outside counsel on routine matters, and supervise paralegals, attorneys, and other legal professionals. Director responsible for leading, managing, reviewing, and negotiating complex customer-facing contracts in support of new and existing business in the United States (and EMEA or APAC, as needed), including vendor agreements pursuant to customer agreements Advanced understanding of business principles and functions in the information technology space. Experience with XaaS, Licensing, BOT, MSAs, etc. A clear understanding of legal principles regarding the protection of intellectual property including service mark protection and software licensing Extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements subject to US laws for US based companies 10+ years’ experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex, technology agreements on third party paper Experience researching complex research assignments and conducting internal presentations to leadership Ability to independently lead client negotiations with opposing counsel on US contracts Ability to handle significant work volumes and prioritize matters based on business requirements Ability to work within a Contract Legal Management (CLM) system Individual contributor role Pragmatic, can-do / problem solving mindset

 

 What you need:

Required: 15+ years of in-house or law firm experience in managing, supporting, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex, technology U.S. agreements for large commercial customers in the United States

Preferred: U.S. law degree, i.e., J.D. or L.L.M., preferably admitted to practice law in any state within the United States OR a Licensed India attorney with over 12 years’ experience managing, supporting commercial technology agreements throughout the entire life cycle in the United States

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion, and to place people at the center of everything we do. 

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.