Commercial Contracts Counsel
Linq
Legal
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 19, 2024
Who We Are:
We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual.
We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence.
LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities. LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential.
LINQ’s Values:
• Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained.
• Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships.
• Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation.
• Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force.
About The Position:
LINQ is seeking a Commercial Contracts Counsel to provide a broad range of legal support on all contract issues for the business with a focus on master service agreements, software/SaaS agreements, enterprise client agreements, professional services agreements, customer agreements, commercial partnership agreements (agreements with value added resellers, buying groups, etc.) and vendor agreements. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is pivotal in supporting the growing company's mission to empower central office heroes who make K12 districts and schools stronger. This candidate will be expected to provide strategic legal advice to the management team, lead in structuring and negotiating complex commercial contracts, and ensure that the legal contracting function is aligned with the company's business objectives.
Applicants must have a strong background in all aspects of commercial contracts, ideally for a high growth SaaS company and at least 5 years of contract l legal experience. The role demands a dynamic individual who can assess and prioritize risks, provide practical and business-focused legal solutions, and work effectively across departments. The ideal candidate will be excited to take on a key role in a rapidly growing organization.
What We Are Looking For:
• A Juris Doctorate from a US-accredited law school and a current and continuing good standing in at least one state
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience, ideally with the last 3 or more spent as in-house
• Extensive experience in complex contract drafting and negotiation for master service agreements, enterprise clients, commercial partnership agreements (agreements with value added resellers, buying groups, etc.), and other vendor agreements
• Extensive experience in complex contract drafting and negotiation of various types of agreements (e.g., master service agreements, software/SaaS agreements, enterprise client agreements, professional services agreements, customer agreements, commercial partnership agreements (agreements with value added resellers, buying groups, etc.) and vendor agreements.
• Responsible for creation, maintenance, and implementation of documentation for contracts, playbooks, and guidance to the organization on requirements and overall process for escalations.
• Ability to work closely with and collaborate with members of the operations and customer experience teams to ensure that client needs are met.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Chief Financial Officer, senior business leaders, and other professionals at all levels of an organization while utilizing excellent business and legal judgment in complex situations
• Capable of significant work volume while being responsive and managing quick turnaround times
What Will Make You Stand Out:
• Extensive experience in complex contract drafting and negotiation of various types of agreements (e.g., master service agreements, software/SaaS agreements, enterprise client agreements, professional services agreements, customer agreements, commercial partnership agreements (agreements with value added resellers, buying groups, etc.) and vendor agreements
• Ideal candidate will work from the Company’s Austin, TX office (hybrid schedule)
• Strong organizational skills, including organizing contracts databases across customer, partnership, and vendor agreements
Total Rewards:
Remote working environment
Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our offices (Wilmington, Irvine, and Austin)
One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)
Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan
Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan
Paid Parental Leave Policy
10 paid holidays
16 hours of paid volunteer time
Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)
Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA
Dental with child orthodontia
100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:
LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRHelp@linq.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRHelp@linq.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as solicitation, following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.