What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Legal Counsel position at SoftInWay?
SoftInWay, Inc. is a global, fast-growing software company at the forefront of aerospace and green energy. With steady growth in all aspects of our company, we are looking for a qualified in-house Legal Counsel to assist our team of talented professionals.GeneralProactively identify legal and reputational risks and recommend solutions that balance risk with business impactKeep leadership informed of legislation and regulatory rulings that may affect the company’s businessPrepare and assist with company filingsProvide legal advice on special projects such as acquisitions and divestituresDevelop and conduct training programs to educate employees and promote an ethical and compliant cultureOversee and consult with outside counsel, as neededIntellectual Property LawEstablishing and protecting intellectual capitalLicensing inventionsDrafting licensing agreementsNegotiating settlementsContract LawReview and negotiate vendor and client contracts, as well as agreements related to business development and requests for proposalsAddress legal queries from business teams relating to customer relationships, compliance, intellectual property, and privacy topicsProvide legal guidance on contract interpretation and related issuesGather information on business issues to ensure agreements accurately describe business capabilities and address the legal risks associated with the company’s business relationshipsManage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving customer complaintsExport Control LawDeveloping and implementing export compliance programs designed to facilitate export transactions that withstand government scrutinyDrafting contractual assurances, technology control plans, and transaction and customer screening proceduresPerforming or directing internal compliance reviewsAssessing export jurisdiction and classification, and drafting commodity jurisdiction (CJ) and commodity classification requestsAssisting with license and agreement applicationsQualificationsJuris Doctor or LLM from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the U.S.A minimum of 5-7 years of experienceStrong preference for in-house corporate legal experienceAble to clearly articulate pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business challengesExperience building relationships and partnering with multiple stakeholders at various organizational levelsAble to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentationStrong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)#J-18808-Ljbffr