Associate Attorney

Description

Associate Attorney - Commercial

Who We Are

Catalis is North America’s leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering municipal, county, state, and federal governments. With deep expertise, a proven track record, and innovative digital solutions, Catalis has empowered public servants across the US and Canada to modernize government and engage citizens.

The Opportunity

This is a new role in the Catalis organization. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join us to take on a broad range of responsibilities and make a big impact on our growth in the govtech industry. Reporting to our EVP, Legal and Government Affairs, you’ll make an immediate impact through sound business judgment and ability to translate business concepts to clear, legal drafting to protect the business and achieve business goals. Candidate can be located in Alpharetta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota or remote within the US.

What You Will Do

Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements for government clients, vendors, and partnerships. Negotiate, support, including second-line assistance to sales, marketing, product center, and other functional roles, as well as direct engagement with decision-makers. Develop and improve best practices policies to insulate Catalis from risk and liability. Collaborate with others and/or work independently to provide legal support for internal and customer-facing projects. Maintain and update existing templates and contracting processes. Design, build, and improve legal and contract team processes. Additional areas of focus may include HR & employment, data protection and privacy, litigation support, or more depending on interest, expertise, and company need. Other generalist tasks will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

What You Will Need to Succeed

JD from an accredited law school Bar membership in at least one state in good standing 2-3 years of prior experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in the area of software technology, government or government procurement Strong business acumen and practical problem-solving mindset Ability to influence others without direct line management oversight Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Understanding of how legal terms translate to business impact Excellent business judgment and the ability to work closely with a variety of businesses and personnel to provide timely service.

What We Offer

A dynamic and supportive work environment in a mission driven organization Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance Unlimited PTO (paid time off) HSA and FSA options 401(k) plan with matching contributions Paid parental leave ABLE matching contributions for the disability community Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance and group term life insurance Financial and legal assistance through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Opportunities for professional development and career advancement The chance to make a significant impact on the delivery of government services and the lives of citizens.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All candidates will be considered on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, non-qualifying mental or physical disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr