Associate General Counsel | Electronics

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

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for an established electronics company with global presence to join their legal team. 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.

Base salary: $175,000 to $200,000. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Qualifications

• J.D. and U.S. state bar admission required.
• Oregon admission or eligibility for Oregon House Counsel preferred.
• 5+ years of legal experience, in-house experience preferred.
• Strong commercial contracting experience across a variety of agreements.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.
• Solutions-oriented approach to legal issues and negotiations.
• Ability to align legal advice with commercial objectives.
• Experience with legal operations technology is a plus.
• Experience with bid responses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements (NDAs, master, development, licensing, supply, distribution, reseller, service, consulting).
• Serve as trusted legal advisor to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Advise on trade, employment, IP, and regulatory matters affecting the business.
• Partner with R&D and Marketing on IP matters including portfolio management and patent/trademark filings.
• 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 transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to development of legal operations, processes and efficiencies.
• Work closely with the General Counsel on high-impact legal projects.

Skills

Commercial contracting

In-house experience

Risk management

Education

J.D. and U.S. state bar admission

Oregon bar eligibility/admission

Tools

Legal operations technology

Job description

LHH Recruitment is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for an established and innovative electronics company with a global presenceto 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers