Associate Corporate Counsel

at DigiCert
Mpumalanga

ABOUT DIGICERT

We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust-and abstract idea-to work. That's digital trust for the real world.

As Associate Corporate Counsel (Commercial Contracts), you will report directly to another attorney on the customer contracts team and be responsible to structure, draft, and negotiate complicated technology, distribution, licensing, and other commercial agreements, and provide legal support to the Sales team. Some travel may be required.

This is a remote position.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:
Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including software as a service (SaaS) agreements and software license agreements
Work with partnership teams to negotiate and document partner/distribution relationships
Negotiate ancillary agreements, such as NDAs, privacy agreements, and security agreements
Review and revise various form agreements
Ensure contractual compliance with industry standards and technical product requirements
Support, build positive relationships with, and provide legal guidance to internal business teams
Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templates
Manage and meet internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment

**WHAT YOU WILL HAVE**:
Fluent in Dutch or German (written and verbal) and professional working proficiency in English (essential)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
Admitted attorney (and in good standing) in South Africa
2-4 years relevant post admission experience
Experience with contract negotiation, interpretation, and administration
Excellent business acumen, well-developed, pragmatic problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligence
Strong work ethic, a “hands on” mentality, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment while juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at the same time
Ethical, adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
Desire to take on greater responsibility as experience is gained and skills are further developed
Keen diplomatic instincts and customer service mentality
Ability to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessary
This role may require some travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience at a reputable regional, national, or international law firm
Experience working in-house for a tech company
Knowledge or experience in data security and privacy

SOME DIGICERT BENEFITS

Provident Fund
Medical Aid + Gap Cover
Employee Assistance Program
Education Support Program
Gym Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Sabbatical