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Company: Monotype Imaging, MA - Remote
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JDHuntr - Contracts Counsel $80,000 – $100,000 - Hybrid

Job Category: General Corporate / Contracts [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 86732
Job description:
Reporting to the Manager, Senior Contracts Counsel, the Contracts Counsel is responsible for negotiating, interpreting, and managing contracts, with a focus on font license agreements handled by the sales team, including agreements with Latin American customers. The role also supports the enforcement of intellectual property rights by preparing enforcement files and coordinating further legal action when necessary. In addressing both contractual and intellectual property matters, the Contracts Counsel provides legal guidance to various business units on the legal processes required to protect corporate interests related to the distribution of font software.

Contracts Counsel R0004734
Location: Woburn, MA
Job Type: Full time

What you’ll be doing:
Providing legal support to Monotype’s sales team by drafting, negotiating, redlining and interpreting contracts and license agreements in coordination with the appropriate internal business stakeholders.
Overseeing approval procedures to ensure compliance with Monotype’s contracts processing policy.
Reviewing and providing legal advice on complex legal concepts and distilling factual research into basic concepts for consumption by internal and external stakeholders.
Providing strategic negotiation advice to assist the Monotype sales teams demonstrate the value of the company’s intellectual property and how to minimize risk while balancing business interests.
Taking primary legal and administrative responsibility regarding resolving infringement files, including drafting and supervising inquiries on the entitlement to use company IP, notice and takedown procedures, cease and desist letters, correspondence with customer in-house and external legal counsel, and drafting and/or supervising other communications regarding enforcement activities

What we’re looking for:
Spanish fluency required.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel.
1-3 years of experience at a law firm or as an in-house counsel (preferably at a software-related company).
Knowledge of US and international contract/licensing law and IP law with a primary focus on copyright and trademark.
Strong demonstrable negotiation and problem-solving skills without a zero-sum mentality.
Flexibility to take on different roles depending on current business needs.
Economic and entrepreneurial understanding as well as the ability and willingness to quickly familiarize oneself with new and complex issues independently.
Team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What’s in it for you:
Hybrid work arrangements and competitive paid time off programs.
Comprehensive commercial medical insurance coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.
Competitive compensation with corporate bonus program.
A creative, innovative, and global working environment in the creative and software technology industry
Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.
Reward & Recognition Programs (including President's Club for all functions)
Development and advancement opportunities
Retirement planning options to save for your future, and so much more!

The US pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 annual base salary for external candidates with the appropriate level of experience. The final annual base salary offered will be based on location and experience level and could be less for internal applicants depending upon experience. The job application window for this role is 30 days from the posting date.

Contracts Counsel
$80,000 – $100,000

Monotype Imaging

86732
Company: Monotype Imaging
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Woburn, MA - Remote USA
Zip/Postal Code: 01801
Post Date: 05/29/2026
 
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