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It’s not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we’re a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center and AI-powered adjacencies. We invest more than $250 million annually to ensure our AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of our customers.
RingSense AI is our proprietary AI solution. It’s designed to fit the business needs of our customers, orchestrated to be accurate and precise, and built on the same open platform principles we apply to our core software solutions.
This is where you and your skills come in. We’re currently looking for: a seasoned, practical Corporate Counsel with ideally 2 or more years of experience to join our Legal team. This self-motivated individual will be comfortable working in an exciting, high-growth, fast pace sales-driven culture and will be responsible for managing the expectations of the Sales department as well as engaging directly with customers and partners and their attorneys during contract negotiations. This position is based in Germany and will report directly to our Associate General Counsel.
Job Duties:
Providing support on channel partner and sales agreements, and other transactions as needed, including reviewing, drafting, negotiating, revising and interpreting Cloud Based Unified Communications Solutions agreements, Cloud Based Contact Center Solutions agreements, Channel Partner agreements, and consulting and professional service agreements, among others.
Interfacing with Sales, Sales Operations, Services, Finance and Accounting teams to assist the Legal team’s efforts in the preparation, implementation and optimization of forms, processes and procedures, and in setting up efficient go to market models in various countries in the EU.
Streamlining contract management processes and templates and conducting training sessions for internal Sales team members on procedures and other contract or legal topics as necessary.
Acting as a fiduciary for the company. Taking a proactive role in fostering a culture of integrity and compliance.
Contributing broadly to the leadership of the businesses, working effectively with senior management and creating strong trusted advisor relationships with the business leaders in the UK. Provide ongoing counsel while bringing ideas that help to define broader business strategy and direction.
Supporting the Legal department in managing the provision of a high quality and commercially focused legal service to support the needs of the EU business.
Desired Qualifications:
Typically, 2+ years as a deal/transactional lawyer at a top law firm or leading high-tech/cloud company.
Direct experience in structuring, negotiating, and drafting high-tech cloud based communications services.
Confidence in dealing with other departments, outside representatives and upper management.
Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision in a fast pace environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, facilitating clear and open communication at all levels of the organization.
Lead projects. Work cross-functionally. Self-driven. Team player. Results oriented and accountable to timely deliver exceptional results.
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
A genuine enjoyment for providing legal support to sales teams in high-tech. Trusted advisor and valued partner to sales team. Can do attitude.
What we offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
Life insurance and Income protection
Pension plan
ESPP/KEEB
Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling sessions
On-demand digital 1:1 wellness coaching
Supplemental Business Travel Medical
Leave entitlements, paid time-off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success.
About RingCentral
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral® empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.
RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
