Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Mobile Commercial Contracts

Samsung Electronics America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program

Wellness Incentives

MBO bonus

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. seeks a dynamic attorney with extensive experience in mobile commercial law to support SEA’s mobile business.

You will negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements and advise on regulatory and compliance issues affecting the mobile operations. Position requires a JD with 10+ years of legal practice, 5+ years in mobile sales/marketing, and bar admission in good standing with the ability to become TX in-house counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an Accredited US Law School with 10+ years of legal practice experience.
• 5+ years of legal experience in mobile consumer sales, marketing, and operations.
• Member in good standing of one US State Bar, and ability to become member in good standing of TX bar or qualify as in-house counsel in TX.
• Experience providing legal support to Mobile retail and/or B2B sales and/or marketing teams preferred.
• Ability to make professional legal and business presentations in writing, via emails/reports or orally to a high-technical audience.
• Ability to direct outside counsel cost-effectively and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review complex commercial agreements; assess risks.
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues including telecommunications and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support commercial objectives while managing risk.
• Work with Samsung’s legal team and business leaders on complex commercial matters.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks for the business.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Mobile consumer sales

US Bar admission

In-house TX eligibility

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate from a US Law School

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

SEA is seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney to support SEA’s mobile commercial legal team. You will combine legal acumen with your substantial experience in mobile sales, marketing, and technology to provide sound legal advice and leadership on a wide range of commercial, contractual and regulatory matters affecting SEA’s mobile business.

Your primary responsibilities will include negotiating, drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements, assessing potential risks, and providing guidance on various existing and emerging laws and regulations.

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including executives, sales teams, and various departments, to support commercial objectives while managing risks to the company
• Work closely with other members of Samsung’s legal team, business leaders, and other key stakeholders, to manage complex commercial-related matters
• Review packaging, warranties, user interfaces, end-user license agreements, and other terms and conditions of service
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues including telecommunications and environmental regulations
• Collaborate with and participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal support and guidance on various business initiatives, product launches, and regulatory matters.
• Proactively identify emerging legal and regulatory risks for the business team.
• Support continuous improvement of standard form agreements, policies, and legal operations related to commercial transactions and AI adoption.

Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an Accredited US Law School with 10+ years of legal practice experience
• 5+ years of legal experience in mobile consumer sales, marketing, and operations
• Member in good standing of one US State Bar, and ability to become member in good standing of TX bar or qualify as in-house counsel in TX
• Experience providing legal support to Mobile retail and/or B2B sales and/or marketing teams preferred
• Ability to make professional legal and business presentations in writing, through emails and reports, or orally, including complex legal, business, and technical matters to an audience of high technical skills, management, and operational experience
• Ability to direct outside counsel cost-effectively, clearly define results to be achieved, make decisions, give direction, and measure individual/team performance and results.

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Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 12 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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