Senior Contracts Counsel, Americas
About The Position
Are you a legal whiz with a knack for navigating complex contracts? We're looking for a dynamic and meticulous professional to be the go-to expert for managing our Americas region's contracts and legal requirements. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Deputy General Counsel and collaborate with various departments, including Finance, Sales, Marketing, and more, to provide top-notch legal advice and ensure implementation and compliance with our Americas Regional Contract Administration Policy (ARCAP). If you're passionate about good governance, risk mitigation, and making a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This role offers the flexibility of working a hybrid schedule from home and in our San Diego office (2 days onsite).
Requirements
- Law degree obtained from an ABA-accredited law school.
- 5-10 years of legal experience with 5+ years in commercial contracts.
- Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts including sales and distribution agreements, supply and service agreements, manufacturing and warehousing agreements, IT agreements, marketing and brand influencer agreements, letters of intent (LOIs), and NDAs.
- Familiarity with cross-border transactions and international contracts.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and drafting skills.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple contracts and projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Public company experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate simple to highly complex contracts and other significant documents. This includes sales and distribution agreements, supply and service agreements, manufacturing and warehousing agreements, IT agreements, marketing and brand influencer agreements, letters of intent (LOIs), and NDAs.
- Adopt and lead the implementation of the organization’s global contract strategy in the Americas region.
- Coordinate the preparation of training materials and conduct trainings locally.
- Establish, implement, and maintain contract templates, forms, and administration regionally.
- Collaborate with Americas trading bloc leaders and staff on the appropriate use of consistent contract content that meets legal and business need. Assist regional offices with contract analysis, assessment of risk and decision-making.
- Recommend local contracts policies, strategies, processes, and technologies improvements.
- Provide appropriate legal perspective to prevent acceptance of undue risk. Provide pragmatic, astute advice on contractual risk under a variety of commercial contracts.
Benefits
- Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind.
- We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match.
- In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
