Associate General Counsel
About The Position
The Associate General Counsel joins Infineon Technologies’ Corporate Functions team and supports the company’s commercial, corporate, intellectual property, and strategic transaction work. The role prepares and reviews documents for commercial arrangements and corporate actions, and advises internal clients by clearly communicating legal risks while balancing them with business objectives. The Associate General Counsel also provides leadership on cross-functional teams, works with external counsel and other partners when appropriate, monitors legal and industry developments, and helps develop policies and training.
Requirements
- Law degree from a nationally recognized law school.
- Membership in a major state bar.
- At least 8 years of legal practice experience in a large law firm or a combination of large law firm and in-house experience.
- Significant experience as a commercial attorney advising on a broad range of commercial and IP matters.
- Significant experience in corporate law.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to handle multiple complex matters under deadline.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills, including the ability to explain complex issues simply and organize plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with employees and business partners while adhering to proper legal standards.
- Sound business judgment and strategic thinking.
- Flexibility and interest in handling a broad variety of legal matters to understand and advise on the legal implications of the company’s business strategy.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently, with multidisciplinary teams, and with external partners and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review documents for commercial arrangements, including sales agreements, distribution and sales representative agreements, purchasing agreements, and IP licensing and development agreements.
- Prepare and review documents for corporate actions, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and entity maintenance.
- Respond to internal client requests and communicate legal risks in terms business colleagues can understand, pragmatically balancing risk with company objectives.
- Provide leadership on cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, and analyze possible legal solutions and options.
- Work with external counsel, advisors, external vendors, and business stakeholders as appropriate.
- Stay informed about laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company, and assist in developing policies and training as needed.
- Support corporate and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, real estate, and related transactions.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in an incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
