Associate General Counsel | Electronics

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel for an established electronics company with a global footprint. This role partners with business leaders to provide practical guidance on commercial, corporate, IP, employment, regulatory, M&A and other matters.

You will draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, advise on risk and strategy, work with R&D and Marketing on IP, supervise outside counsel, support corporate governance, and help build efficient

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to a U.S. state bar; Oregon admission or eligibility for Oregon House Counsel preferred.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with meaningful in-house experience preferred.
• Strong commercial contracting experience across a variety of agreements and business relationships.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal issues and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements (NDAs, master, development, licensing, supply, distribution, reseller, sales, service, consulting).
• Advise business leaders and cross-functional teams with practical guidance while managing risk.
• Advise on trade regulations, employment, IP, and other legal issues affecting the business.
• Partner with R&D and Marketing on IP matters, manage portfolio and new patent/trademark applications.
• Manage and collaborate with outside counsel on litigation, investigations, IP, and other matters.
• Support parent and worldwide affiliates on corporate and commercial matters.
• Assist with corporate governance, M&A, and other strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to development of legal operations and processes.

Skills

Commercial contracting

In-house experience

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance

Education

J.D. and state bar admission

Tools

Legal tech

Job description

LHH Recruitment is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for an established and innovative electronics company with a global presence to join their legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded attorney to work closely with leaders across the organization and have a meaningful impact on the company’s continued growth.

This role offers exceptional variety and visibility, with responsibility for sophisticated commercial transactions as well as corporate, intellectual property, employment, regulatory, M&A, and other business matters.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, master agreements, development agreements, licensing, supply, distribution, reseller, sales representative, service, and consulting agreements.


• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders and cross-functional teams, providing practical guidance that supports business objectives while appropriately managing risk.


• Advise on matters involving trade regulations, employment, intellectual property, and other legal issues affecting the business.


• Partner with R&D and Marketing teams on intellectual property matters, including management of the existing portfolio and new patent and trademark applications.


• Manage and collaborate with outside counsel on litigation, investigations, IP, and other specialized matters.


• Support the company’s parent and worldwide affiliates on corporate and commercial matters.


• Assist with corporate governance, M&A transactions, and other strategic initiatives.


• Contribute to the continued development of legal operations, processes, and efficiencies.


• Work closely with the General Counsel and take on high-impact legal projects across the organization.

Requirements:

• J.D. and admission to a U.S. state bar; Oregon admission or eligibility for Oregon House Counsel admission preferred.


• 5+ years of legal experience, with meaningful in-house experience strongly preferred.


• Strong commercial contracting experience across a variety of agreements and business relationships.


• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.


• A practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal issues and negotiations.


• Ability to understand commercial objectives, prioritize risk, and provide advice that helps the business move forward.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with executives and business partners.


• Experience with legal operations technology is a plus.


• Experience with public or private bid responses is also a plus.

Base salary: $175,000 to $200,000

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