General Counsel

At Carnegie Technologies, we bring together the best and brightest to challenge the status quo and develop real, revenue-generating communications products that take advantage of the fundamental shifts in the communications technology ecosystem. Founded in 2010 following a successful 20-year history operating wireless networks and developing adjunct communications products, Carnegie Technologies is a communications company with industry experience and engineering teams on four continents.

We are seeking to fill a General Counsel position to be responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching and executing a wide variety of agreements and contracts, including financing documents, marketing agreements, entertainment agreements, license agreements, internal company services agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts both domestically and internationally.

Primary responsibilities

Negotiate, write, and advise on agreements and contracts

Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues

Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in sales, marketing, finance, operations, and product development

Advise executives on contract terms and conditions, risks, and alternatives

Explain legal language to company managers and employees

Provide assistance with global joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and acquisitions

Draft terms and conditions in agreements

Ensure legal objectives are met

Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes

Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates

Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights

Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements

Develop solutions to complex legal questions

Provide training to the company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics

Education and Experience

JD from United States law school

Member of Texas Bar

Four years as an associate in a commercially-focused law firm

Two years of experience in a corporate general counsel office

Exposure to debt and equity financing, M&A transactions, multinational sales arrangements, software licensing agreements, and other commercial agreements typical of the technology and telecommunications industries.

Carnegie is a rapidly growing company driven to make new and exciting technology. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a place to grow along with our quality products. We operate in a fast-paced but casual and collaborative work environment.