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Jessica L. K. McAree

Washington,DC

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Nearmap US, Inc., adept at negotiating complex contracts and providing strategic legal advice. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and delivering commercially focused solutions. Proficient in MS Office and skilled in negotiation, ensuring compliance and risk management in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

In-House Legal Counsel

Nearmap US, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
  • Oversee the North American commercial and government sales organizations
  • Negotiate internal and external sales contracts, procurement and supplier agreements, bid contracts, and various other sales-related contracting vehicles
  • Work closely with North American sales leadership on deal management, deal desk support, and escalation for key accounts
  • Provide general support, legal advice on risk and liabilities, and legal-related training to the sales organizations
  • Collaborate with the North American Geospatial Product team, provide support from a legal perspective, work alongside the Product team to draft product-related terms
  • Review product launch documentation and product-marketing materials
  • Support the North American finance team with legal-related issues such as corporation filings, delegations of authority, subpoena requests, and collections matters
  • Assist the global Legal function with matters that arise and require historical contex, and other tasks as delegated by the North American DGC


Corporate Paralegal

Nearmap Australia Pty Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Draft and review legal documents, including sales contracts, purchase orders, marketing collateral, external recruitment agreements, supplier contracts, leases, and
    non-disclosure agreements
  • Oversee the US Government (local, state and federal) bid process, including legal review of proposals, contracts, and FOI requirements
  • Assist with drafting board-related documents and ASX compliance initiatives
  • Implement legal training programs and induction related documents, such as Global Whistleblowing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Code of Conduct
  • Provide legal support for long-term incentive and employee share programs
  • Coordinate with external IP lawyers, file trademarks, and maintain a companywide portfolio (patents and trademarks)
  • Provide general support and advice on legal risks and liabilities to stakeholders
  • Assist in the management and training of legal interns

Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Krooth & Altman
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Independently managed government (Department of Housing and Urban Development) loan transactions in the areas of new construction, substantial rehabilitation and refinancing, representing major financial institutions in the United States
  • Managed, tracked and reviewed due diligence including entity organizational documents, title policies, surveys, legal opinions as well as secondary financing such as collateralized bonds and tax credit documentation
  • Drafted legal documents such as Building and Loan Agreements, Contracts, Amendments, Regulatory Agreements, Disbursement and Funding Agreements,
    Financing Statements and state-specific Mortgage/Deed of Trust Notes and Security Instruments
  • Collaborated with attorneys, title agents, surveyors and government agencies, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development and state-specific Public Housing Authority’s, to ensure closing/settlement requirements and deadlines were met
  • Attended and closed transactions on behalf of the Client
  • Assisted in training of new employees and summer interns from Georgetown Law School.

Education

Master of Laws -

George Mason University
Arlington, VA

Graduate Certificate in Prof. Legal Practice -

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) -

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, Australia

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/International Studies

University of Western Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Highspot and CheckBox
  • Strong communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Confident in providing commercially focused legal advice
  • Business partner mindset with a strong history of cross-functional collaboration
  • High level of attention to detail and time management
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Awards

  • Nearmap FY 2022 Q3 [IN]SPIRE Award winner
  • Nearmap FY 2022 [IN]SPIRE High Flyer Award winner
  • Nearmap FY2024 Play for the Front of the Jersey Award winner

Timeline

In-House Legal Counsel

Nearmap US, Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Corporate Paralegal

Nearmap Australia Pty Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2022

Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Krooth & Altman
02.2016 - 05.2019

Master of Laws -

George Mason University

Graduate Certificate in Prof. Legal Practice -

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) -

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/International Studies

University of Western Sydney

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