Corporate Counsel Technology

The position is a junior level position that will negotiate all manner of technology agreements as a junior attorney to our senior technology transaction attorney.  This role will constitute most of the counsel’s time (approximately 50%).  Additionally, the position will serve as the alternate plan administrator for the organization’s Data Incident Response Program (30%) which is responsible for the organization’s data incident response plan, managing data incidents, presenting to senior management and leading tabletop exercises and other internal presentations.  This position will also provide privacy and data security advice and counsel and allow someone the opportunity to grow their skill sets across multiple lines of privacy, data security, and technology transaction domains (20%).

What You’ll Do

Review, draft, and help internal stakeholders drive the completion of routine and complex technology agreements (e.g., hardware, software licenses, data licenses, and professional services), media content licenses, and data privacy deals in support of the Auto Club’s business operations 

Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice on matters pertaining to software licenses, software license audits, the use of open-source software, as well as internal policies and laws on data privacy 

Collaborate closely with legal and client teams across a broad spectrum of issues including procurement processes, negotiation strategy, intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity, data use, content use, and data incident response 

Support data security projects and responsibilities including the development as an alternate plan administrator for the organization’s data incident response program   

Support the development and drafting of privacy notices and policies

Assist any of three Senior counsel on the Team on any matter of privacy, data security, intellectual property, financial and technology transaction issues

Support continuous improvement of Auto Club’s legal team by identifying and implementing new processes, contract templates, playbooks, and training materials, and collaborating with internal client teams to develop and implement a variety of company-wide, processes, and guidelines.

What You'll need

A J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and an active member in good standing of the California Bar (or eligible to practice as a California registered in-house counsel)

At least 3 years’ experience as a technology transactions attorney with significant experience in software and data licensing transactions, as well as data privacy agreements, with a working knowledge of privacy, data security and/or intellectual property issues

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to express complex legal matters in clear, concise, business-friendly language with a solid record of effective cross-group collaboration 

A passion for all things technology, privacy and data security including contracts, dealmaking and helping clients drive deals and work with software vendors.  A curious nature, and a desire to constantly improve processes and strategy with a positive, team oriented, can-do attitude is desired

The ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically and advance creative, sound practical solutions in the context of business goals and deadlines

Clear writer and tactful communicator

The ability to collaborate with the team and bring a positive can-do attitude to your work

The ability to deliver practical advice that the client can act on

An attention to detail

A flexible mindset and ability to work with many internal and external clients

Creative, sound judgment and the ability to both mentor under a senior attorney and work independently

Strong contract negotiation skills the ability to draft in plain English, with attention to detail and practical concise contract issue solutions 

Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously    

High level of skill using software tools like Microsoft Office, Word, and Teams, and Adobe Acrobat

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The starting pay range for this position is:

$152,800.00 - $203,700.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
•    401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
•    Tuition assistance
•    PTO for community volunteer programs
•    Wellness program
•    Employee discounts

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.