Associate General Counsel

IDEMIA CIVIL IDENTITY NA LLC

7d•$140,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

IDEMIA Civil Identity is seeking a strategic and experienced attorney to join our legal team, supporting our business operations through providing pragmatic legal advice and negotiating a variety of complex commercial agreements. This role is pivotal in advising internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal and corporate matters, including employment, risk management, commercial transactions, intellectual property, real estate, regulatory compliance, and more. As part of a growing legal team, you will collaborate closely with the General Counsel to serve cross-functional departments (e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Purchasing) and ensure legal initiatives align with business objectives. You’ll also play a key, visible role in building our legal operations by improving standard agreements, leading selection and implementation of a new contract management system, and providing guidance on emerging legal risks to senior executives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution and membership in at least one State bar (Required).
At least 5-8 years of legal experience, with a preference for at least 2–3 years serving in an in-house counsel role.
Strong contract negotiation and interpretation expertise.
Proficiency in handling employment law matters and supporting HR-related legal issues.
Experience working with IP matters.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to senior leaders.
Self-motivated and capable of managing cross-functional legal initiatives independently
Must be a sole US citizen without dual citizenship.
Must be able to successfully pass various background screening requirements including criminal history, education, credit, and drug screen as well as obtain any required program specific credentials and certification
Remote Opportunity: Must be in CST or EST time zone

Nice To Haves

Experience working in regulated industries or government contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the General Counsel to serve as a legal advisor to business unit leaders across the U.S.
Deliver pragmatic legal counsel that balances risk and business impact in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Partner with internal departments including Purchasing, Program Management, Business Growth, Finance, and Compliance to evaluate and mitigate legal risks.
Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory obligations.
Support HR with legal input on personnel matters including performance, investigations, separations, and compliance with federal/state employment laws.
Help shape and enforce internal employment policies and practices.
Partner in the response to government RFPs related to the company’s product offering.
Prepare and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, especially those related to technology, services, and vendor relationships.
Contribute to the optimization of contract templates and process efficiencies.
Assist with the maintenance of company’s IP portfolio.
Support brand protection strategies and IP enforcement activities.
Stay informed concerning industry regulations, applicable state and federal legislation, and provide guidance on compliance initiatives.
Assist in interpreting regulations, responding to inquiries, and updating internal policies to reflect changes in the legal landscape.