General Counsel Jobs

We are looking for an analytical general counsel to optimize our organizational efficiency regarding legal matters. The general counsel will examine and draft IT, employment, real estate and vendor contracts, manage copyrights and trademarks, and preserve business records such as minutes of meetings and resolutions. The general counsel will be responsible for the negotiation and management of customer contracts, insurance matters and employee relations. You will ensure legal compliance regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, labeling, employee safety and consumer protection. You will oversee compliance with corporate governance, and establish the prudence of defending lawsuits and prosecuting.

To ensure success you need to have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions. Top candidates will be team players with outstanding advocacy and people skills.

• Creating new entities and managing organization's intellectual property.
• Maintaining knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents.
• Advising executive, senior management and board on various matters such as legal rights, and new and existing laws.
• Managing organization's legal matters.
• Handling statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
• Liaising with outside counsel regarding their assignments.
• Conducting legal research and reviewing company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.
• Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions.
• Examining and creating draft agreements, such as employment and vendor agreements.
• Preserving all corporate records.

General Counsel Requirements:

• 4+ years of practice with an established law firm.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses.
• Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school and Licensed in California by the State Bar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing and M&A.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,000.00 - $166,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person