Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic, practical, and actionable legal advice to the business on a broad range of issues, including existing business and new business opportunities, to support organizational goals.
- Identify, research, and analyze relevant federal, state, and local requirements, translating them into business solutions and processes.
- Assist in developing the company's legal strategy to promote and protect the organization’s business interests.
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial contracts with sophisticated customers and business partners, including LTAs/MSAs, NDAs, terms and conditions, requirements contracts, and licensing agreements.
- Advise clients regarding risks associated with contract terms and proposed agreements.
- Support the strategic operational objectives of the company related to information technology systems, potential acquisitions, and asset sales.
- Assist in overseeing the company’s compliance program, manage annual code of conduct training, handle conflict minerals reporting obligations, manage privacy law compliance initiatives, and provide proactive guidance to mitigate risk and liability.
- Oversee outside counsel representing the company in litigation concerning products sourced, manufactured, or sold by company entities, review discovery responses and expert reports, coordinate depositions of company representatives, and engage other internal SMEs as needed.
- Ensure the involvement and approval of company stakeholders when appropriate.
- Regularly review and assess known litigation exposures and ensure that the Chief Legal Officer receives timely and accurate information regarding litigation matters, including case status, spend, litigation strategy, and settlements.
- Provide pragmatic, focused legal counsel on transactional matters, interpretation of contracts, applicable laws, rules, and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor Degree (JD) is required.
- Familiarity with DOJ’s guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs is necessary.
- A Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential is preferred.
- Preferred 12-plus years of legal experience as in-house counsel or relevant law firm or government agency experience.
- Experience advising business leadership on product, contract, and sales-related matters is essential.
- Experience in the management of compliance programs is required.
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Capability to effectively navigate conflict and resolve issues.
- Ability to maintain trust and confidentiality.
- Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to actively listen and communicate legal requirements to non-legal audiences.
- Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction and collaboration with diverse legal colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels.
- A self-starter who identifies opportunities to improve business and operational processes/procedures with innovative solutions.
- Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs and seizing new opportunities while mitigating risk and managing key relationships.
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration, and patience.
- Interest in and ability to quickly assimilate new areas of law.
- Ability to effectively network and build relationships across all locations and levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and independent decision-making.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to work full-time during core business hours, typically in an office setting.
- Ability to work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends when necessary.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- The job is based in an office setting and is a sedentary role.
- Travel may be required from time to time.
Safety Requirements:
- All employees are required to follow site EHS procedures and company EHS standards.
Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.
Company is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship:
- Company provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors:
- Company does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for any employment opportunities. Only members of the Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.
Career Scam Disclaimer:
- Company makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. Applicants should take necessary precautions against career scams and verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities through the company’s website.
