Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct reporting to the General Counsel

• Act as a strategic legal advisor for sales, operations, procurement, and leadership teams

• Allocate approximately 75% of responsibilities towards commercial transactions

• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee customer contracts, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and various other business contracts

• Provide counsel to business leaders on commercial, operational, compliance, and corporate issues

• Assess legal risks and offer solutions that align with business goals

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other cross-functional teams

• Assist in managing litigation, claims, disputes, and the engagement of outside legal counsel

• Support corporate governance activities, including management of legal entities, corporate records, and board documentation

• Aid in mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic business initiatives

• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise business leaders on possible impacts

• Create, review, and update corporate policies, contract templates, and legal procedures

• Support ethics, anti-corruption, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Engage in internal investigations and provide legal advice on risk mitigation strategies

• Conduct legal training and education on compliance and legal topics

• Select and manage outside counsel within the approved scope and budget

• Undertake other legal responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required

• Active law practice license and a member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• Over 5 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting focusing on corporate law matters, particularly commercial transactions

• Strong knowledge of intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and drafting capabilities

• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently while committed to client service

• Capacity to collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Practical experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing all facets of commercial transactions

• Experience with international and/or governmental contracts is advantageous

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work

• Virtual position based in the U.S.

• Preferred work location/time zone is Eastern (EST/ET) or Central (CST/CT)