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Technology Counsel

General Information

Job Title

Technology Counsel

Job ID

106309

Work Areas

Risk & Legal

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location(s)

Boston, Dallas

Description & Requirements

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Counsel, Technology role is part of the Technology team within Bain's Legal group, supporting the review, drafting, and negotiation of a range of technology-related contracts and advising on the use of AI.

Bain's Legal team is a group of experienced lawyers across the globe who work closely together to support the firm, maintaining the highest possible client-service standards with internal clients.

This role advises on AI, licensing, hosting, software development, data usage, and digital product matters, playing a key role in legal services and risk management for Bain's digital product development teams.

WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

The Counsel, Technology role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is part of the Technology team within Bain's Legal group. This role supports Bain's global operations by advising on technology-related legal matters, AI initiatives, digital product development, strategic partnerships, and technology contracting activities. The role is based in either the Boston or Dallas office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Technology Contracts & Counsel (50%)

• Counsel on legal issues and processes associated with outsourcing, consulting, licensing, hosting, software development and other third-party engagements relating to technology, including negotiation and drafting of contracts and associated documentation.

• Advise on inbound and outbound licensing and commercial issues, strategy, and develop related forms and guidelines.

• Team with Bain's IT professionals to address technology issues in client and vendor contracts, engagement processes, guidelines on usage, and risk assessments.

• AI (30%)

• Advise on various AI initiatives including the use, development and regulation of AI tools and products.

• Advise on and negotiate AI-related contracts.

• Digital Products & Strategic Initiatives (20%)

• Advise regarding and conduct due diligence on licensing and technology matters (including open source issues) in connection with the development and launch of new digital products and tools, strategic partnerships, and other strategic initiatives across Bain's global operations.

• Play a key role in providing legal services and risk management advice to Bain digital product development teams.

ABOUT YOU

Experience

• Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IT/tech and related contracts in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Experienced at drafting complex commercial and technology contracts.
• Interest in and general understanding of AI and technology.
• Experience in the technology sector (preferred).
• Experience with AI issues and servicing global clients (preferred).

Education

• Qualified lawyer (law degree required).
• Business fluency in English required.
• Additional language(s) an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly-developed organizational skills; articulate, detail-oriented, and hardworking.
• Knowledge of IT and IP law and significant experience with AI, software, licensing, SaaS, cloud, API, and other IT agreements.
• Ability to work independently within a team-focused environment.

Keywords / Areas of Focus

• Technology contracts, IP law, SaaS licensing, AI, legal drafting, negotiation, digital products, open source, software agreements, cloud services, risk management.

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Texas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $157,000 - $188,000
• In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $172,000 - $206,000
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Annual fitness reimbursements

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