Overview In this role, you will counsel Bain's Technology team on complex tech contracts and AI-related matters, shaping how the firm engages with vendors, clients, and digital product initiatives. You'll partner with IT and business stakeholders to mitigate risk while enabling innovative technology deployments. The position offers exposure to global operations and strategic partnerships, with a focus on responsible AI use and cutting-edge licensing. Join a collaborative, high-impact legal team that drives technology strategy across Bain's digital products.
Compensation / Benefits- base salary with discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- medical, dental and vision premiums fully paid
- generous paid time off including parental leave
- life and long-term disability insurance
- annual fitness reimbursements
Responsibilities- Counsel on outsourcing, licensing, hosting, and software development contracts; draft and negotiate related documents and guidelines
- Advise on inbound/outbound licensing strategies and commercial issues; collaborate with IT on vendor engagements and risk assessments
- Support AI-related initiatives, including negotiation of AI contracts and guidance on AI tools and regulation
- Conduct due diligence on licensing, open source issues, and technology matters for new digital products, partnerships, and initiatives across global operations
Key requirements- 5-8 years' experience drafting and negotiating IT/tech contracts in law firm or in-house
- Qualified lawyer with law degree; strong business English; additional languages a plus
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills; excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Knowledge of IT/IP law with significant experience in AI, software, licensing, SaaS, cloud, API, and related IT agreements
- Ability to work independently within a team-focused environment; experience serving global clients preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- detail-oriented and highly organized
- strong negotiation skills
- AI, software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, API, open source, IP law
- Technology contracts
- risk management in IT agreements
