Vice President of Legal
Key Responsibilities
Legal Affairs
- Provide legal guidance to senior leadership on corporate, regulatory, employment, and contractual issues.
- Prepare, analyze, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and internal policies to safeguard the organization's interests.
- Oversee legal disputes, litigation matters, and regulatory inquiries, working with outside counsel when appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, including those governing corporations, labor, and data protection.
- Support the Board of Directors as needed on current, evolving, and emerging legal and compliance matters.
Intellectual Property (IP) Management
- Manage the protection and enforcement of the company's IP assets, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
- Provide guidance on IP licensing, technology transfers, and collaborative arrangements to enhance the value of IP assets.
- Track potential IP violations and pursue legal remedies where required.
- Create and execute strategies to reinforce the organization's IP position and ensure compliance with IP regulations.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Design and oversee compliance programs aimed at reducing legal and regulatory exposure.
- Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes and provide proactive, business‑aligned recommendations.
- Conduct internal reviews and risk evaluations to verify adherence to compliance requirements.
- Champion initiatives that support ethical behavior and compliant practices across customer interactions, partner/vendor relationships, and internal culture.
- Lead the Company's Compliance Committee and manage its quarterly meetings.
Corporate Governance
- Advise the Board and executive team on best‑practice governance standards.
- Maintain corporate records, regulatory filings, and governance policies to ensure full compliance.
- Oversee internal reporting structures and manage compliance‑related training for staff.
Qualifications & Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) and an active license to practice law.
- A minimum of 8 years' experience in legal, compliance, and IP functions, ideally within a corporate, for‑profit environment.
- Deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and intellectual property law.
- Demonstrated experience managing IP portfolios, negotiating licensing agreements, and addressing infringement issues.
- Strong business judgment with the ability to assess organizational needs and provide strategic counsel.
- Proven leadership ability and success working collaboratively across departments..
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