Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provide day-to-day support and advice to internal business units with respect to the drafting, interpretation and review of legal agreements and various legal matters.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, revise and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Work with internal business units to provide legal guidance on agreements, policies and processes.
• Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in potential transactions.
• Assist with intellectual property and corporate governance matters.
• Advise on legal aspects of sales, marketing, purchasing, information technology, lease and other agreements.
• Conduct legal research and render interpretive memorandum as needed.
• Participate in the development and interpretation of departmental policies.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

DEGREE TYPE: Juris Doctorate

FIELD(S) OF STUDY: ABA-accredited law school, and member in good standing of the Florida Bar

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in major law firm or corporate legal department with general corporate, intellectual property, transactional and commercial legal issues.
• Substantial and strong commercial drafting and review experience.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior management and all team members.
• Ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize such projects as needed.
• Ability to work successfully in a critical team environment.
• Excellent analytical research and documentation writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment by identifying issues that require escalating with senior legal team or General Counsel.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Florida Bar license

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