Senior Counsel - Commercial contracts Duties: Serves as lead commercial contracts counsel for our Nutrition Business Unit. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of complex commercial contracts for our Nutrition Business Unit including software licensing (On-prem and SaaS), software development, hardware acquisition, Big Data hosting and cloud based digital archiving, consulting services, marketing agreements, clinical studies, media purchases, telecom services, distribution agreements with big box and online retailers, 3PL/logistics, manufacturing and supply agreements and commercial leases . Provide advice and assistance to our Nutrition Business Unit regarding legal interpretation of contracts and pre-litigation dispute support. Assist with management of trademark portfolio including prosecution and enforcement. Assists with supervision of legal staff. Work on special projects assigned by the Deputy General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer. This project work normally involves research and recommendations on matters having company-wide significance. Plan strategies for solving various legal and business problems, as well as provide legal advice to management. Assist management in developing operational strategies and solutions relating to corporate policy.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. JD Degree required, preferably from a law school of recognized standing. 6-10 years post law school experience, with 5+ years law firm experience. Strategic thinker with focus on practical client advice and the ability to advise on legal risks within a business context. Exceptional transactional work in support of an enterprise level strategic sourcing function, excellent drafting skills, and exceptional written and verbal communications are necessary. Exceptional client-focused support and service are required. Experience as an in-house corporate counsel is preferred. Experience planning, managing, and directing the development of regulations and operational policies, procedures, and guidance for the review of regulations. Ability to work independently and as a team member, while using discretion in decision-making and sound judgment in problem-solving. Ability to gather and analyze information to quickly formulate a legal analysis and recommendation. Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
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