General Counsel

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General Counsel Job Summary:

We are hiring a General Counsel executive responsible for overseeing the legal function of Quantum Corporation on a global basis. As top in-house legal executive, you will be responsible for setting global legal strategies and functional plans for our company. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters pertaining to our organization, including patent, copyright, intellectual property and employment law matters and the coordination of any legal matters handled by outside counsel. This role will develop functional plans for managing legal matters, including activities to be performed in-house or through third-party relationships to best manage the company’s legal activities and minimize risk for the business.

General Counsel responsibilities and duties:

Provide accurate legal guidance to the executive staff on all matters that affect the company

Manage the compliance, risk management and legal services groups

Attend executive level meetings related to the future direction of the company, pending mergers and acquisitions, and changes in policy

Create vendor contracts and contractor agreements

Ensure that the company is in compliance with all current business process laws

General Counsel qualifications and skills:

Master’s Degree in Law required (J.D. preferred)

10+ years’ legal practice experience

Proven understanding of national and international labor, trademark and copyright laws

Strong communication and organizational skills

Must be willing to travel

Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.