General Counsel
The successful candidate will have at least 5-7 years of relevant in-house legal experience. S/he must also possess strong business acumen,...
The successful candidate will have at least 5-7 years of relevant in-house legal experience. S/he must also possess strong business acumen, communication skills and have the ability to translate complex legal principles into practical and effective business solutions. Experience with employment law and litigation is preferred but not required. Knowledge of privacy law is a plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Review, draft and negotiate a variety of corporate agreements
Oversee litigation and manage outside counsel in contract and employment actions
Advise on risks and liabilities of proposed transactions and devise creative and practical legal solutions to meet business objectives
Provide legal and strategic business advice
Develop form agreements, best practices and training initiatives for an evolving business
Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact agreements
Job Requirements
JD from a top law school
Experience at a top law firm
5+ years’ experience at drafting and negotiating a wide range of corporate agreements, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated experience as a self-driven attorney who can work independently; strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual creativity, and problem-solving skills
Active member of California Bar
Superb interpersonal skills are a must (enthusiastic, can-do attitude, gets along with others, adaptable, great manager, responsive, proactive)
The demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people in a fast-paced environment is critical
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