[Remote] Associate Counsel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Journal Technologies is a company dedicated to improving the justice system through technology. The Associate Counsel role involves managing various legal responsibilities, including contract negotiations and compliance, within a small in-house legal team. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including License Agreements, Cloud-Hosting/SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, strategic partnership agreements, NDAs, &c Support government contracting processes, including RFP responses, contract review, and negotiation with public sector customers Assist with product-related legal issues, including accessibility, data privacy, and security considerations related to cloud-based software Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal stakeholders Help identify legal risks and propose solutions that align with business objectives Assist with corporate governance, compliance initiatives, and other general legal matters as needed Skills 1–4 years of legal experience, or an exceptional recent graduate with relevant experience Strong drafting and contract review skills Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and sound judgment Interest in technology, software products, and/or government contracting Experience working within Agile teams or formal training in Scrum or Agile methodologies is a strong asset SaaS and software-related contracting, ideally in the context of government procurement Data privacy, cybersecurity, and cloud compliance Intellectual property or product counseling Benefits Quality medical, dental and vision coverage. Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time. 401(k) retirement (US) and GRRSP (CDN) programs. Annual professional development funds - $1,500 USD annual per employee. Book subscriptions with an extensive library in each office for personal and professional growth. Flexible working hours which you can coordinate with your supervisor. Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office. Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees. Travel opportunities between Journal Technology offices and with clients. Company Overview Journal Technologies provides case management software solutions for courts and agencies in the United States. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is