As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll be the trusted legal partner guiding our company through complex, high-impact decisions. You’ll provide strategic counsel, ensure compliance, and help shape policies that drive growth and innovation.
Be the Go-To Legal Expert: Deliver clear, strategic legal advice to executives, managers, and teams on business-critical, regulatory, and day-to-day matters.
Own the Deal Flow: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, RFPs, and key business agreements that keep our operations running smoothly and securely.
Shape Company Policy: Collaborate on the creation and continuous improvement of corporate policies, compliance programs, and governance frameworks.
Partner with People: Work closely with HR to ensure fair, compliant, and effective handling of investigations and employment-related matters.
Build & Streamline Systems: Lead the evolution of our Legal department—optimizing internal processes and implementing tools like a contract lifecycle management system.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor emerging laws, regulations, and trends to proactively protect and enhance our business.
Adapt and Contribute: Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the organization and the Legal function.
Lead & Inspire: Lead, coach, and develop Legal team members in alignment with Pelican’s values, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and an active member in good standing of the Bar.
Experience handling and advising on employment regulations and best practices - USA (California & Massachusetts focus)
Experience working in-house and on matters of corporate governance.
Superior level of legal skill, political acumen, independent judgment.
In depth experience in commercial and intellectual property law, including patent law, licensing of IP rights and IP due diligence.
Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.