Associate General Counsel | Electronics

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

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