#### Position Description:


Lenovo is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Legal Center of Excellence (“Legal
COE”), reporting to the Legal COE Manager, EMEA. The successful candidate will
be providing legal support for commercial transactions with the application of
project management, process innovation, technology and tools to the delivery
of legal work in a way that drives both improved risk-mitigation and improved
efficiency.

Position responsibilities include contract creation, negotiation, and review,
providing advice and counsel on legal, compliance and business transactions,
including risk analysis and reward, and presenting options and opportunities.

The position will collaborate with internal and outside counsel, technology
experts, marketing and sales teams, product developers as well as with
Lenovo’s customers and suppliers as needed.  The successful candidate will
have at least 3 years of legal experience in drafting, reviewing, and
negotiating a variety of agreements, particularly within a technology company.
Experience with Government procurement is also strongly desired. Strong
communication and presentation skills will be necessary to explain complex
matters to business partners in a manner that is readily understandable in
order to ensure well-informed business decisions.

Specifically, this role is responsible for:
o Negotiating a high volume of complex technology, sales and partnering
agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, and a variety of other commercial
contracts including confidentiality agreements, license agreements, data
processing agreements, professional services agreements, assignments and
amendments
o Develop and implement legal efficiencies to support business teams and
improve contract processes and operations
o Improve and create contract templates and playbooks
o Work closely with clients and the legal team on strategic initiatives in
support of all business units
o Provide proactive advice regarding business and legal issues and risks

#### Position Requirements:


o JD or LLM and admission to practice
o 2+ years of drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment,
preferably focused on technology transactions/distribution agreements
o Demonstrated effective interpersonal interaction in a highly customer-
satisfaction focused environment
o Developed critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills, with a
willingness to get into the details of complex problems and drive creative
solutions
o Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
o Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills and ability to
manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline
pressure
o Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical
advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
o A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in all functional
groups
o Committed to his/her personal growth and development by actively seeking
feedback and responding with constructive action
o English language is required + an additional language such as Italian,
Spanish, French, Dutch, Russian or Arabic

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis
of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.