Director of Legal Affairs

Saratech•Mission Viejo, CA

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Saratech is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs for a full-time position. This is a remote position with potential travel to our corporate headquarters located in Mission Viejo, CA.

Requirements

Ability to quickly understand and learn new technologies
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to understand and learn professional terminology
Responsible, responsive, and accountable for tasks
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures
Maintain strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
Adhere to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
Attend all mandatory management and staff meetings
Represent the organization in a respectful and professional manner
Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training and education requirements
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Subject to background check

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business Law
3+ years of experience with an in-house legal department.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Experience in aerospace industry and with federal defense contractors.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate transactions and agreements with customers, partners, and vendors, including but not limited to MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and reseller agreements.
Manage and assist outside counsel with various legal projects as needed, including corporate, employment, litigation and intellectual property issues.
Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to Saratech management and other employees on a variety of legal topics related to the business.
Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.
Promote legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the company.
Secure, manage, and enforce Saratech's intellectual property rights.
Design and deliver legal training to Saratech employees on various topics relevant to the business.
Stay up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules, and regulations that directly affect the business.
Balance legal risk with business necessity.