Associate General Counsel

Alarm.com seeks an Associate General Counsel to join its team. Reporting to the VP of Legal, this position will work with departments across Alarm.com and its portfolio companies to provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts and transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, regulatory issues, and general corporate matters. The legal team supports all aspects of the company’s business operations, including commercial relationships, intellectual property, employment, litigation, securities, financial reporting, and strategic activities. The ideal candidate will be business-minded, have a deep sense of curiosity, and be enthusiastic about learning new things and contributing to the growth of the department and the company as a whole.

• →J.D. from a leading law school.
• →5+ years of relevant experience in an in-house or large law firm environment, with start-up, software, or technology industry experience highly desirable.
• →Significant experience independently negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts and familiarity with a wide range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, privacy, litigation, IP, regulatory, and compliance issues; demonstrated ability and interest in becoming a corporate generalist.
• →Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple matters with competing priorities, meet deadlines, stay organized, problem-solve, and adapt to change within a growing company while maintaining an excellent bedside manner.
• →Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy, professionalism, and clarity, and to build strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
• →Excellent judgment and proven ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance or input as appropriate.
• →Proven organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• →Highly skilled in standard office software and able to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• →Membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the Virginia Bar (including Corporate Counsel admission).

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.  We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

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