Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Corporate Law, Government, Industry/Trade Analysis, Legal, Marketing, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Payment Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Building, Time Management
Description
Tyler Technologies is seeking a Contracts Attorney to join our legal team. The Contracts Attorney will prepare and negotiate Tyler's standard SaaS contracts, as well as certain vendor contracts for a variety of Tyler's business units. The Contracts Attorney will assist in responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs). This is a fast-paced position which offers you the ability to join a stable, growing, publicly traded company and interact with all levels of the company.
As a part of Tyler's corporate staff, you will make an impact on outcomes that affect various areas of the company. Your work will ultimately support our team members, clients, stakeholders, and the public sector.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with business leaders and other members of the legal team to:
Review, draft, and negotiate SaaS, payment processing, professional services, marketing and vendor agreements.
Review and prepare responses to government RFPs.
Provide legal analysis of relevant laws and regulations impacting our industry.
Effectively communicate directly with business stakeholders regarding legal matters.
Constantly learn, improve and adapt to new industry trends and requirements.
Complete other ad hoc legal assignments.
Qualifications
J.D. from accredited U.S. law school; licensed in good standing with a State Bar, as applicable per location.
1-4 years of general corporate or commercial contract experience as an attorney.
Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle, including proposals, administration, and close-out; experience in software licensing/legal contract terminology
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; strategic approach to problem solving
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Experience in corporate law or a similar field
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
Familiarity with industry-specific contract regulations and standards
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Tyler Technologies Inc
Founded in 1966 and based in Plano, Texas, Tyler Technologies is the largest national provider of integrated software systems and information technology services exclusively focused on the public sector. Simply put — Tyler empowers people who serve the public.
We devote all of our time, energy and resources to help local governments and school districts become more efficient, accessible and responsive. At more than 11,000 local government offices in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and other international locations, our clients can attest to our ability to fulfill this promise.
Tyler delivers an expansive portfolio of software and service solutions designed to automate mission-critical public sector operations, including:
State & Local Government Solutions
- ERP | Financial
- Courts & Justice
- Appraisal & Tax
- Records & Documents
- Planning, Permitting & Licensing
- Public Safety
School Solutions
- Student Management
- Financial
Our commitment goes well beyond delivering solutions that work for our public sector clients. It’s also about consistently delivering value for our employees and shareholders.
Working With Us
Working at Tyler means you are part of a vibrant community of professionals who care about their clients as much as they care about each other. We work closely, sharing knowledge and inspiring each other to learn and grow so that we can continually improve service to our clients. When you work at Tyler, you receive benefits that support your health and well-being. Our comprehensive offering was created to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of our staff.
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
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