Senior Legal Counsel - US Part-time

Ascom • Durham, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascom US is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Morrisville, NC team part time. This position will be 20 hours a week. We are a hybrid company which means three days in office.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively use applications like Word, Excel, OneDrive and SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks to protect the organization.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies that align with the organization's goals.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey legal advice.
• University degree (Master of Law or equal)
• Bar Admission
• 6-10 years experience, preferably in an international company in the ICT sector or in an international commercial law firm

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to business units and functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting the organization’s goals and mitigating legal risks.
• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of contracts.
• Establish and improve templates, standards and processes.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations
• Maintain, improve and protect intellectual property rights.
• Handle litigation cases.
• Select, instruct and supervise external counsels.
• Conduct internal training and workshops on legal topics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level