Associate General Counsel
About The Position
TrellisWare is seeking a hybrid Associate General Counsel to focus primarily on government contracts and commercial transactions in a technology-based business. The role involves assisting senior attorneys in analyzing legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to the Company’s fast-growing business. The ideal candidate will be diligent, proactive, possess excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. This position requires the ability to work with all levels of the Company, enhance cohesiveness, maintain team morale, and demonstrate ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Team members directly impact the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and set the tone for core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials.
- Minimum 3-9 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience advising clients in structuring complex commercial transactions, including in-depth experience in contract negotiation, and drafting.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; must be able to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Demonstrates strong written communication skills.
- Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
- Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
- Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Effective execution and decision making.
- Champion of change and promotes innovation.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex sales and services agreements, technology agreements, distribution and dealer agreements that comply with Company policies and risk tolerance.
- Provide advice to all levels of the Company in all areas, including Operations, Business Development, Finance and Engineering, advising on the legal issues and risks, deal structures, negotiation strategy, and company policies and procedures, and using legal concepts that business-minded people can understand.
- Assist with corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Assist in other transactions and matters including employment issues and export compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.
Benefits
- Pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
