Senior Legal Counsel, Global Technology and Procurement

Replacement:
This position is open due to an existing vacancy to support our evolving business needs.

Senior Legal Counsel, Global Technology & Procurement
The Senior Legal Counsel, Global Technology & Procurement role primarily supports the Global Technology and Procurement organizations with legal advice and with the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide variety of complex, global commercial agreements with third party suppliers, including SaaS, PaaS software licensing, hardware, IT/consulting services, data center, telecommunications and outsourcing. This position will also provide contracting support to the Marketing Events team.

The position will be based in Minneapolis, MN, Dallas, TX, or Toronto, ON.

About

The Role

Provide legal advice and counsel to members of the Technology and Procurement organizations related to complex, commercial agreements (with a focus on technology) on a global basis

Draft, review and negotiate complex, global commercial agreements, including master agreements, technology acquisition and services engagements addenda, statements of work, work orders, service and maintenance schedules, amendments, settlements, NDAs, and related project documentation

Coordinate with various specialists and attorneys throughout the General Counsel Office on advice and project inputs

Partner with Information Security, Privacy, and Compliance teams on vendor risk assessments

Support the Marketing Events team on a variety of contract‑related issues, and develop and maintain templates and playbook

Assist with project management of certain commercial projects

Assist with compliance and risk management initiatives and dispute resolution

Assist with the preparation and updating of various forms, templates, playbooks and guidelines utilized by the General Counsel Office with the Technology and Procurement organizations

Manage and oversee certain legal matters handled by outside counsel

Stay up‑to‑date on applicable legal issues, trends and developments, including AI

Develop and deliver training to client groups on relevant topics and issues

About You

JD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including in a law firm or in‑house role

Active, good standing state bar admission in any U.S. state or Canadian province

Ability to provide strategic advice and input on complex, global commercial arrangements including software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), outsourcing and managed services, as well as dispute resolution

Excellent negotiation and drafting skills

Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills

Proactive approach, with the ability to think strategically and creatively in identifying and resolving legal issues

Ability to successfully balance the company’s commercial interests and objectives with identified legal and business risks

Ability to work well as a cross‑functional team member and build rapport and trust with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritize deadlines and projects effectively and work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Flexibility, versatility and ability to adapt to changing business priorities and strategies

Experience with technology utilized in the practice of law, including AI tools

Experience with intellectual property (IP) issues that relate to Technology and Procurement agreements

What’s in it For You?

Hybrid Work Model:
We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2‑3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office‑based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance:
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work‑life balance.

Career Development and Growth:
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to…