Job vacancy Legal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of software contracts, including software licensing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and technology partnerships.
• Ensure contracts align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide legal guidance on intellectual property matters related to software, including copyright, trademark, and patent issues.
• Implement strategies to protect and enforce software-related intellectual property rights.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations affecting the software industry.
• Ensure contractual compliance with software licensing models and industry-specific legal standards.
• Conduct negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners to secure favorable terms and conditions for software contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into legally sound agreements.
• Identify legal risks associated with software contracts and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal assessments of potential risks and consequences.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of software contracts, from initiation to termination.
• Maintain an organized and updated repository of all software-related legal documents.
• Work closely with software development teams to understand technical aspects of products and services.
• Provide legal guidance on open-source licensing, proprietary software, and third-party integrations.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, vendors, and partners through effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Address legal queries and concerns related to software contracts.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams, ensuring awareness of legal considerations in software contracting.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed about changes in software-related laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Law or equivalent preferably from UK.
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Proven experience as a Legal Consultant with a focus on software contracting.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• In-depth knowledge of software licensing models and intellectual property laws.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to interpret complex technical concepts for legal purposes.
• Previous experience in technology or software-related industries is highly desirable.

• Legal Issues
• Legal Writing
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Collaboration Skills

• Location Amman - Jordan
• Industry Information & Communication Technologies
• Job Type Full-Time
• Degree Bachelor
• Experience 5+
• Nationality Unspecified