Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: In-House Counsel
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
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Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
The In-House Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to our U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, mitigating risks, and facilitating business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, intellectual property matters, and compliance, with a focus on fraud prevention and internal investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on various corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting the company’s U.S. operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, NDAs, and supply chain contracts.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. trade compliance and export control regulations, including EAR, ITAR, and OFAC requirements.
• Manage dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters, working with external counsel when necessary.
• Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark protection, IP disputes, and licensing agreements.
• Support compliance initiatives, including fraud prevention programs, internal investigations, and employee training.
• Advise on employment law issues, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business, finance, HR, and compliance teams, to provide proactive legal solutions.
• Monitor changes in U.S. federal, state, and local laws that may impact business operations and recommend appropriate actions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California .
• 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience in a multinational corporation.
• Strong experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and compliance matters.
• Familiarity with intellectual property and employment law is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

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