Why WWT?

Fueled by creativity and ideation, World Wide Technology strives to accelerate our growth and nurture future innovation. From our world class culture, to our generous benefits, to developing cutting edge technology solutions, WWT constantly works towards its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is a great place to work. We encourage our employees to embrace collaboration, get creative and think outside the box when it comes to delivering some of the most advanced technology solutions for our customers.

At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 7,000 individuals and closed $13 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list for the tenth consecutive year!

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL -- COMMERCIAL

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic, friendly legal department of a fast-paced IT systems integrator, supporting outbound licensing and sales transactions for the company's commercial customers. Our legal team keeps pace with a rapidly growing and evolving company, providing practical advice while achieving business results.

This position will report directly to the Chief Counsel -- Commercial. The successful candidate must be prepared to negotiate and drive strategic transactions and a significant volume of sales/revenue agreements. The candidate will also support compliance with United States and international laws, rules, and regulations, as applicable and will create and train employees on company policies related to contracting. The candidate will work directly with the business, providing day-to-day advice for senior executives and other business members on contracting issues, resolving issues that arise in existing relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. A successful candidate should be proactive, able to provide innovative solutions that balance legal and business concerns, enjoy working hard and being challenged, have strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate sound and pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations, and have a healthy sense of humor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a lawyer qualified to practice in at least one U.S. State, and have a law degree from a reputable law school.
• 4+ years of focused transactional legal experience including specific experience with technology transactions.
• Should have substantive legal knowledge and the ability to counsel Sales and other key stakeholders in the following areas: technology contracts, licensing, data privacy and security, and intellectual property
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be attentive to details, a good communicator, and an active listener
• Periodic travel required

World Wide Technology, Inc. offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Visit our company web page at www.wwt.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Differently Abled

WWT HAS IMPLEMENTED A VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL OF ITS U.S. WORKFORCE. ALL NEW HIRES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED BY DECEMBER 8, 2021. APPROPRIATE RELIGIOUS AND MEDICAL ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE.

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider with $17 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world.

With nearly 9,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 11 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work®️ for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion.