Description:

Purpose of the Role:

Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters and topics
Work in close collaboration with the business in determining the best course for the achievement of company objectives in compliance with applicable legal requirements
Manage outside counsel and other professionals whose advice is sought in connection with addressing legal and compliance issues
Work regularly with the international business teams in Canada, Germany, Austria, and France to ensure compliance as well as key team member with future expansion efforts
Determine the department's strategic goals, work with team on the achievement of these goals and manage and adhere to the departmental budget
Possess ability to straddle the legal and business needs effectively to provide solutions rather than roadblocks

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters and topics
Work in close collaboration with the business in determining the best course for the achievement of company objectives in compliance with applicable legal requirements
Manage outside counsel and other professionals whose advice is sought in connection with addressing legal and compliance issues
Work regularly with the international business teams in Canada and Germany to ensure compliance
Determine the department's strategic goals, work with team on the achievement of these goals and manage and adhere to the departmental budget
Possess ability to straddle the legal and business needs effectively in order to provide solutions rather than roadblocks
Review and/or write all significant contracts and work directly with business team lead to effectuate best deal for the Company. Advise management regarding legal interpretation of contract or regulatory language
Review and provide advice on legal issues associated with proposed settlements of claims or other litigation against or by the Company
Provide daily work direction to and training of Legal staff
Supervise Legal support staff - make decisions regarding performance management, pay adjustments, time-off requests, and training/staff development. Make recommendations regarding hiring/firing decisions
Supervise outside legal counsel and hold accountable for performance in management of cases and evaluation of legal issues for the Company
Provide legal expertise and advice to internal business clients on numerous matters, including contracts, product issues, regulatory, litigation, etc.
Embody the highest level of professionalism and act as a role model for staff
Represent the Company with the external legal community, with the Direct Sales organization and with various outside vendors and regulatory agencies
Initiative - be proactive rather than reactive in both thought and action - identify areas for improvement and take necessary steps to implement those changes
Make decisions and recommendations about legal issues that often balance significant financial risk and benefit for the Company
Research and advise without heavy reliance on outside counsel where practical and feasible in order to keep legal spend to minimum
Approve soundness of contracts before management commits financial assets
Make decisions regarding staff pay adjustments

Education and Experience:

JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials, required.
5-7 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department required
Specialties desired: corporate generalist, general commercial/contracts, product, compliance and litigation, international/GDPR