Description
**Job Family:** Brightly Software
**Req ID:** 478186
**Who we are**
Build a brighter future while learning and growing with a Siemens company at the intersection of technology, community and sustainability. Our global team of innovators is always looking to create meaningful solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing our world. Find out how far your passion can take you.
**About the Job**
The Brightly Software Legal department is a global team located all over the world, with its headquarters in the US. Brightly Software is continuing to expand into new vertical markets, expand its global presence and quickly grow in the complex landscape of cloud services.
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be a key member of our global legal team, balancing routine transactions with complex legal challenges. You’ll help align legal support with business goals, all while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We’re looking for someone who’s committed to excellence, eager to grow, and ready to contribute to a strong, supportive team.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and adaptable professional who can handle a large volume of complex agreements while also driving the digitalization and automation of legal processes to improve efficiency.
**What you will do**
**Agreement Management**
+ Lead the review, drafting, and execution of a high volume of agreements—ranging from routine to complex—ensuring compliance and delivering customer-focused solutions.
+ Serve as the primary legal contact for unique or non-standard transactions, including new business models and acquisitions.
**Process Improvement & Innovation**
+ Identify and implement opportunities to streamline legal operations through digital tools and automation.
+ Drive or support global initiatives to improve legal workflows and increase efficiency.
**Global Collaboration**
+ Support global legal operations by working with international teams and serving as a key contact for legal matters across regions and time zones.
+ Ensure seamless communication and coordination between legal and business teams across different regions.
**Internal Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
+ Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams within the organization, providing legal insights to support business objectives.
+ Act as a key legal advisor on strategic initiatives and projects.
**What you need**
+ 8-10 years of experience in transactional law, with a focus on software and cloud services.
+ Licensed attorney (JD, LL.M., or equivalent) with admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction.
+ Proven success managing complex, global cloud services agreements.
+ Strong client focus and ability to work across diverse industries and cultures.
+ Experience with public sector contracting and regulatory frameworks, especially in North America.
+ Collaborative mindset and commitment to team communication and support.
+ Fluent in English.
**What makes you a Standout**
+ Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and AI-driven legal tools.
+ Deep understanding of multiple regulated industries (healthcare, government, education) and a proven ability to adapt legal strategies for different vertical markets.
+ Background working with U.S.-based software or tech companies in international environments.
**The Brightly culture**
We’re guided by a vision of community that serves the ambitions and wellbeing of all people, and our professional communities are no exception. We model that ideal every day by being supportive, collaborative partners to one another, conscientiously making space for our colleagues to grow and thrive. Our passionate team is driven to create a future where smarter infrastructure protects the environments that shape and connect us all. That brighter future starts with us.
**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:**
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us.
**Brightly maintains a Drug Free workplace in accordance with applicable law.**
_Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States._
**You’ll Benefit From**
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.
The pay range for this position is $89,670 – $153,720 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
**EEO is the Law**
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
**Reasonable Accommodations**
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**Criminal History**
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
