At Aeris, we are at the forefront of the IoT revolution, connecting more than 70 million cellular IoT devices globally in our IoT Platform Services via our telecom operator partners and enterprise customers, providing cutting-edge SaaS solutions that enable businesses to harness the power of connected devices. Our largest industry segments are Automotive, Utilities and Transport & Logistics, using eSIM technologies. Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world, Aeris is the preeminent IoT software company globally powering critical projects across energy, connected vehicles, transportation, retail, healthcare and more.
This role offers access to some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, and the opportunity to build and elevate a thriving company – in an environment that values innovation, autonomy, and integrity.
A few things to know about us :
- We do things differently . As a pioneer in an industry poised to reshape every sector of the global economy, innovation is the key to our success and it’s reflected in everything we do : from product design to corporate wellness.
- We are owners . Strong managers enable their teams to figure out how to solve problems. You will have the opportunity to exercise ownership, autonomy, and make an impact from day one.
- We are focused on the Customer . We believe in doing things well – and doing them right. Integrity is a core value here. Ours is a unified global culture which is obsessed with serving our customers.
- We walk the walk on diversity, inclusion and belonging . We’re a brilliant and eclectic mix of ethnicities, religions, industry experiences, sexual orientations, generations and more – and that’s by design. We see diverse perspectives as a core competitive advantage.
- Career elevation . Aeris is growing rapidly and our processes are maturing. As a result, this is an environment where the self-starting individual can grow with the company and elevate their career.
Job Description :
Senior Corporate Counsel will support the strategic objectives of Aeris by providing pragmatic and solutions-focused legal advice whilst identifying and appropriately managing risk on all legal aspects of Aeris’s commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Contracts Management
Review and negotiate sales contracts; manage full life cycle of contract negotiations, execution, and database managementWork with Sales and Finance to finalize sales agreements, construct complex rate plans, and address ad hoc legal questionsEmployment
Provide general legal support for employment mattersAssume principal responsibility for tracking and managing immigration matters for the company's worldwide workforceCompliance & Privacy
Front-line oversight and management of general compliance matters including export, HR, and legal record keepingAdminister export compliance records and screening proceduresLiaise with outside counsel on ad hoc compliance issues as they ariseAdvise on relevant privacy law mattersCorporate Governance
Conduct Corporate Secretary functions, including board meetings and regulatory filingsUnderstand complex capitalization structure and respond to management and stockholder requests for informationMinimum Requirements :
Education : Law Degree and fully licensed (AIBE)Type and Number Years of Experience : minimum 10 years in a law firm or corporate law department setting preferably in technology industry and experience with commercial contracts, SaaS agreements in India, Middle-East and South East Asia (SEA)Language skills : English fluent (written and verbal), preferably Hindi and other SE Asia languagesAble to do some domestic and international travel for the company (1-3 times per year)Preferred Requirements :
Expert communication skillsExperience in Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, and Employment LawExperience supporting a global sales organization, supporting international transactions, and negotiating across time zonesExperience doing business with regulated industries (including financial services) and understanding or interest in data privacy / data securityAeris walks the walk on diversity. We are a brilliant mix of varying ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and professional / personal / military experiences – and that’s by design. Different perspectives are essential to our culture, innovative process and competitive edge. Aeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.