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VARITE is looking for a qualified Senior Attorney for one of its clients located in Overland Park, KS . WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? It is a global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO: Key Responsibilities: • Review, draft, and negotiate on supply chain contracts, including agreements with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, service contractors, consultants and partners. • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including software agreements, licensing contracts, supply agreements, SaaS, subscription, and technical service-level agreements and maintenance contracts. • Advise business units on legal and commercial risks related to all transactional activities, including flowdowns, software and IT contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Provide clear legal guidance on the terms and conditions of contracts, including intellectual property rights, data protection, confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution. • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including trade compliance, import/export controls, environmental regulations, labor laws and safety requirements. • Advise on risk management strategies and develop policies to mitigate legal risks in the supply chain, with onsite subcontractors, and IT product and service providers. • Work closely and collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Subcontract Management, IT, Finance, Risk Management and Operations) to ensure legal considerations are integrated into supply chain processes. • Proactively manage disputes related to supply chain issues, including breach of contract, defects and warranty claims, and regulatory compliance. • Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends that may impact the supply chain or labor issues legal developments in the software, technology, and IT sectors to effectively advise the organization. • Conduct training sessions for company employees on legal aspects of supply chain management. • Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed to address complex legal matters Skills: Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice law in Kansas or other relevant jurisdiction. • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, construction and IT contracts. • Strong knowledge of supply chain operations and legal issues related to procurement, logistics, flow-down processes and distribution. • Familiarity with international contract negotiations, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). • Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. • Familiarity with international trade laws and regulations. • Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM). • Strong knowledge of subcontracts and legal issues related to construction. • Strong knowledge of technology law, intellectual property, data protection, and related legal principles. • Experience with SaaS agreements, software licensing and EULAs, cloud services agreements, and IT outsourcing contracts. • Ability to analyze complex legal documents and communicate risks and legal issues in a clear and concise manner • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Education: Law degree required. Licensed to practice law in at least 1 jurisdiction All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding. If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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