Summary of the Position: Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel. Associate General Counsel provides general legal services to the Company, including guidance on various issues related to the Company’s operations and practices.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Must have experience in intellectual property law, including licensing of IP rights and IP due diligence
Experience in managing IP portfolios preferred
Must have extensive experience negotiating and drafting a wide variety of complex business contracts
Must have litigation experience
Experience in IP and other complex litigation preferred
Experience or familiarity with advertising law and promotion of consumer products a plus
Must possess the ability to spot key legal issues and identify potential risk mitigation across a range of subject matters
Professional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal constituents and external organizations, customers, suppliers, and outside counsel
Ability to interact with senior leadership, influence points of view without having direct authority, and work toward consensus
Self-starter with a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task, ability to handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines
Some travel required
Education and Experience :
Supervisory Responsibilities: none