Global Attorney

iPostal1 and our parent company USZoom have been pioneering digital mailboxes and mailroom management software since 2007! Our network of digital mailbox locations is the largest and fastest growing with thousands of locations across the U.S. and abroad. We have the most mailbox features and the best customer satisfaction ratings of any digital mailbox provider. We are BBB accredited with an A rating.

We are currently seeking an Internal (In-house) Corporate Attorney to support us domestically and Internationally. In this role, you will have expertise in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), cross-border transactions, international regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. As an integral part of our in-house legal team, you will provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws, and supporting the company's global operations. This is a hybrid role in our corporate headquarters in Rockland County, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Advise on corporate governance matters, board activities, shareholder relations, and compliance with relevant corporate laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Provide legal advice and support on international M&A transactions, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic alliances. Oversee and manage the legal aspects of cross-border deals, including negotiations, due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction integration.
• International Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with international laws, including antitrust, trade, export control, anti-bribery, data privacy, and employment laws, as well as other jurisdiction-specific regulations.
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including international sales agreements, distribution agreements, supply chain contracts, and licensing agreements. Ensure that contracts align with local laws and global standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks in global operations, advising internal stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Dispute Resolution: Support the company in the management of international disputes, including working with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Legal Compliance and Privacy Protection:
• Serve as the primary contact for legal advice between the legal department and customer support, focusing on legal issues, data protection, and privacy compliance.
• Guarantee adherence to all pertinent privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws.
• Partner with the legal team to meticulously review and analyze lease contracts, ensuring they are in line with legal requirements and company policies.
• Keep abreast of evolving privacy and data protection laws, modifying company practices to sustain compliance.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Foster open communication with internal teams and external parties.
• Promote a collaborative approach to achieve legal compliance and fraud prevention goals.
• Provide administrative support and conduct research to assist legal counsel in various legal areas
• Draft well researched and articulate legal briefs memos and contracts by analyzing statues and recorded judicial decisions, contracts, legal articles and legal code
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience, which can include experience in a private firm and in a corporate legal setting.
• Experience working in-house for a multinational corporation or a global law firm with a focus on corporate law.
• Experience with international arbitration or cross-border litigation.
• A global mindset with experience navigating legal challenges in emerging markets.
• Experience in international M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
• In-depth knowledge of international regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, FCPA, export controls, competition law).
• Experience advising on legal issues in multiple jurisdictions, including understanding of legal differences across countries.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, security laws, data protection, and privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus, especially in relevant international markets).
  
  
  

iPostal1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.