Legal Counsel I - 11829

The Impact of a Legal Counsel at Coupa:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented attorney to join our legal team, to be responsible for general corporate and procurement matters. Initially, the role will focus on supporting the procurement function. The ideal candidate will work on a team to manage and oversee procurement contract and supplier negotiations, administration, and compliance, ensuring that all contracts align with the company’s objectives and legal requirements. Over time and for the right candidate, this role can expand to provide experience supporting general corporate, real estate, marketing, ESG, and subsidiary management.

What You'll Do:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a breadth of procurement contracts, including supplier agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, and purchase orders. Ensure that all contractual terms and conditions align with Coupa’s policies and legal requirements.
• Procurement Policy Development: Continuously improve contract management processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal aspects of procurement processes and contract management.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess legal, operational and practical risks associated with procurement activities. Develop strategies to mitigate potential risks and resolve legal disputes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement managers, compliance, security and finance teams, and senior leadership, to address legal issues and support procurement activities and strategies.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of all procurement-related legal documents and correspondence.
• Supplier Management: Support the management of supplier relationships by providing legal guidance on issues such as performance disputes, contract breaches, and compliance matters.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent foreign law degree
• Admission to a local bar and in good standing
• 3+ years of legal experience, with a focus on procurement or commercial contracts (in-house experience preferred)
• Good business sense and a track record of advising business people on the impact of legal terms on the practical and economic aspects of a transaction
• Appreciation of the requirements for implementing and operationalizing a variety of sourced products or services, and the ability to partner with internal buyers, and other teams impacted by or involved with procurement
• Experience with customer-facing contracts, or with risk management or compliance is a plus but not required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Willingness to partner with and to train other professionals on the legal team, and to expand your horizons and take on new responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to measure results
• Experience related to technology companies is a plus