Corporate Counsel, Technology & Procurement

Overview:

Summary:

AmTrust is looking for an attorney to join its Corporate Law Department. This person will be instrumental in drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a wide variety of vendor agreements including complex technology, licensing, software and other commercial vendor agreements, managing AmTrust's intellectual property portfolio, and collaborating on data governance and privacy issues and related best practices, for all AmTrust business segments. This person will also understand and honor AmTrust's mission, vision, and core values. This role will report to: SVP, Corporate Litigation, Labor & Employment and Procurement Counsel in Cleveland, Ohio.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of complex technology–related vendor master services agreements, SOWS and addenda, including but not limited to software licenses, SaaS/ASP, market data licenses, e–commerce and online trading platform agreements, telecommunications, hardware and maintenance agreements, software development, outsourcing (ITO and BPO) and cloud services agreements.
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of other non–technology vendor master services agreements, consulting agreements, facilities agreements, staffing agreements, non–disclosure agreements, SOWs, addenda and other commercial vendor agreements for all of AmTrust's business segments including Underwriting, Marketing and Communications, Human Resources, Claims, Legal, and Specialty Risk business segments.
Provide guidance on and revise model agreements and addenda, contract playbooks and clause libraries to provide a best–in–class and efficient contracting process, and provide training on model documents and critical legal concepts to various stakeholders.
Work with AmTrust's Procurement team to manage and track existing contracts and contract renewal processes and negotiate vendor disputes.
Conduct due diligence and advise on technology and IP components of M&A transactions, including negotiating transition services agreements;
Manage AmTrust's IP portfolio and work with outside counsel on related issues.
Review, provide guidance and identify risks associated with marketing and advertising initiatives, including those applicable to insurance products (digital and otherwise).
Provide licensing, technology, privacy, contractual and other commercial legal advice and counsel to internal clients; and

Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school;

No less than five years of applicable experience in technology, transactional IP and commercial law at a large law firm or in–house law department;

Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and prioritize a large workload;

Thorough and verifiable knowledge of IT industry and outsourcing norms, practices and trends, particularly in the context of procurement;

Sound business judgment and ability to think strategically;

Relevant certifications considered a plus;

Capacity to work independently and take initiative;

Ability to work and think cross–functionally, including with IT, Operations, Compliance, Procurement, and stakeholders;

Attention to detail with a commitment to identifying and mitigating risk for the Company;

Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;

Open to periodic travel;

Admitted to practice in Ohio and in good standing in all jurisdictions in which you are licensed to practice; and

Familiarity with insurance regulations considered a plus.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.