Summary
Objective : The Staff Attorney will be responsible for assisting with and providing general legal counsel on a variety of corporate matters, including but not limited to NDA review, contract review, legal research, corporate governance and risk management.
The Staff Attorney will be charged with gaining a strong working knowledge of privacy laws, domestic and international, and assisting in providing internal legal counsel and direction on compliance with these laws.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities : As directed by General Counsel and / or Associate General Counsel :
- Assist in protecting the Company’s legal interests and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.
- Provide hands-on counsel to various levels of Company.
- Work with the Legal Department to identify and analyze legal issues / risk, review and draft documents, and help assure legal compliance.
- Lead reviews and negotiations of various types of agreements, such as NDAs, licensing agreements, and customer and vendor agreements.
- Research projects related to various legal and compliance issues.
- Demonstrate and Maintain in all Work.
- Focus on Samtec’s approach (to internal and external customers).
- Team-oriented mentality with ability to learn and acclimate to Samtec’s culture / DNA.
- High ethical standards.
Required Experience :
- 3-5 years of experience in legal matters pertaining to Corporate Law; in-house experience preferred.
- Previous experience and exposure to International Law matters and familiarity with transacting international business preferred.
- Solid technical law skills and knowledge coupled with the ability to problem solve and investigate areas of law.
- Proven legal, interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and analysis skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Education :
- Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from accredited . Law School.
- Licensed and in good-standing to practice law in a . State or . Bar,Indiana preferred (or willing to obtain).
15 days ago