Assistant General Counsel

Computer Generated Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in New York seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join their Corporate Legal Department. The role involves representing legal interests across contracts, technology, and IP matters. Candidates should have 3-7 years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor degree. A collegial and dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse issues awaits the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on technology and outsourcing matters.
• Supervise litigation handled by outside counsel.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Legal contract analysis

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

CGS is a conglomeration of companies providing multiple technology-related services, with disparate, but related, businesses – software licensing, business process outsourcing, enterprise learning/training, AR/VR products, etc. The ongoing legal needs of CGS involve a broad array of specialties, including corporate; contracts/transactional; technology/licensing; labor and employment; commercial litigation; intellectual property – global portfolio of patents, trademarks; finance, etc.

CGS’ Corporate Legal Dept. is currently seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant General Counsel to join our office.

Assistant General Counsel

This position provides support to CGS by representing its legal interests in relation to diverse areas of the law, including contracts, technology, litigation, regulatory, IP and related matters.

Specifically, the Assistant General Counsel is a midlevel position within the CGS Corporate Department and the duties may include any of the following legal matters:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other binding agreements;
• Providing legal advice and guidance on technology contracts/matters;
• Providing legal advice and guidance on outsourcing contracts/matters;
• Providing legal advice and guidance related to intellectual property issues;
• Analyzing statutes, regulations and procedures;
• Working with Human Resources on personnel and employment matters;
• Supervising litigation/disputes handled by outside counsel;
• Advising on compliance matters;
• Assisting on corporate governance matters for a private company comprised of multiple global legal entities, subsidiaries and affiliates;
• Supervising responses to requests for information and subpoenas;
• Communicating independently with outside counsel and representatives of outside agencies;
• Assisting the General Counsel in connection with various matters under his direction and oversight;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of relevant experience; preferably (but not required) a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in this state.

Work Environment

• Collegial environment
• Exposure to interesting issues
• Exciting and dynamic environment