Michelle Novotny
Corporate Counsel - Expertise in SaaS/Cloud and Semiconductor Industries
California
CA
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"Michelle combines strategic thinking with timely, pragmatic and actionable advice that addresses legal issues in light of business objectives. I strongly recommend Michelle to those looking for a results-oriented attorney."
Posted on May 5, 2016
"Michelle has negotiated a number of customer and vendor contracts for us. She is able to quickly assess our needs and provide advice to protect our interests. She is very responsive and diligent in meeting tight deadlines. We highly recommend her and will be contacting her again to handle future contract needs."
Posted on May 5, 2016
Work History
Callidus Software Inc. (d/b/a CallidusCloud)
Associate General Counsel
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Executed five acquisitions (both stock and asset purchases), handling all contract negotiations and overseeing legal due diligence. Structured, implemented and oversaw scalable SaaS and technology-focused privacy, data security, and cybersecurity strategies by conducting risk assessments and handling all relevant contract negotiations.
Altera Corporation
Senior Corporate Counsel
May 2005 - Aug 2011
Drafted and negotiated both routine commercial contracts and strategic business
transactions, such as inbound/outbound technology-related, real estate, consulting, distribution, supply, and partner agreements. Provided guidance on a full range of employment matters, including human resources policies and procedures, compensation issues, internal investigations, and discipline actions.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
International Tax Services Senior Associate
Sep 2001 - Jan 2005
Advised multinational corporations on the tax implications of current and proposed international and domestic operations, with a particular focus on the development of efficient business and tax structures and the coordination of U.S. and foreign tax laws and treaties such as efficient migration of IP.