Partner and collaborate with all departments in the organization to ensure legal compliance
Manage legal disputes through litigation and arbitration
Experience in Trademark applications/submission
Expertise in FTC compliance
Negotiate and draft legal contracts and agreements for internal and external use and ensure that they are in compliance with state and federal laws
Manage outside counsel as required
Manage all legal aspects of various projects to execute new products/initiatives
Alert managers regarding changes/updates to state/federal laws/regulations to reduce risk of incompliance
Oversees the development of programs to prevent and detect violations of laws, company policies, and other misconduct; promote ethical practices; and ensure the implementation of the compliance program throughout the organization.
Negotiate, draft, and analyze various forms of contracts including, but not limited to, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements, real estate transactions, purchase and property management agreements, trust documents, etc.
Oversee compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rulings, and regulations by conducting legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact the company and its subsidiaries, and ensuring that the company and its subsidiaries are in compliance
Support new business development from both a commercial and regulatory perspective
Act as a strategic partner for the Human Resources department in employment legal compliance matter including court appearance on behalf of the Company
Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation, including interpretation of laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions
Represent the company in purchases, leases, and sales of properties
Experience in OTC Markets
Qualifications:
JD from accredited law school and Admission to the California Bar are required
Minimum 5-6 years of experience practicing law, including prior experience in technology transactions and within a medium to large law firm environment
15yrs experience in an in a Sr. Counsel position
Manufacturing, Commercial industry experience
Sound business judgment and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
Understanding of how legal terms translate to business impact
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve legal issues by implementing solutions
Must have strong attention to detail to ensure that all documents/contracts/agreements are accurate and legally binding