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JOB SUMMARY

The Managing Counsel – Corporate is a senior member of the Legal Department, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice on corporate, commercial, and strategic initiatives. This role serves as lead legal advisor for complex transactions, corporate governance, finance, technology, and other enterprise-level matters. The Managing Counsel partners closely with executive leadership and business clients to manage legal risk, facilitate business objectives, and develop legal strategies that support the Company’s long-term goals. The ideal candidate for this position exercises substantial independent judgment and serves as a trusted advisor on high-impact legal and business issues.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads complex commercial and strategic transactions.
• Counsels on finance, technology, AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital initiatives.
• Advises on corporate governance, entity management, internal approvals, and board matters.
• Provides strategic legal advice to executive leadership on significant business initiatives and enterprise risk.
• Develops legal policies, templates, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Chief Counsel – Commercial & Business Affairs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) program from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to practice and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. California State Bar or eligibility to register as California Registered In-House Counsel under California Rule of Court 9.46 strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial experience handling sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions in a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully presenting legal advice and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.
• Experience operating independently, managing outside counsel effectively, and overseeing high-visibility, complex legal matters from start to finish.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, contract management systems, and other legal technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of commercial contracting principles and complex transaction structuring.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, corporate finance, technology transactions, privacy laws, and regulatory compliance applicable to manufacturing, R&D, logistics and distribution businesses.
• Understanding of enterprise risk management principles and practical approaches to balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Familiarity with legal operations and emerging legal technologies.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues to executives, business leaders, and other non-legal colleagues in a practical, risk-assessed, business-forward manner in furtherance of company goals.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills involving sophisticated commercial agreements and corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and sound business and legal judgment, with the ability to identify legal risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to lead complex legal matters involving multiple business functions and competing priorities.
• Ability to establish credibility and influence at all levels of the organization through collaboration, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordinating cross-functional teams, outside counsel, and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI-enabled tools, with appropriate attention to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical use.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous high-priority matters and a high-volume workload simultaneously and experience designing scalable contracting solutions.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports, or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• • Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levels
  • Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational units
  • Recommends modifications to operating policies
  • Responsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activity
  • Accomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments
  • Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.
  • May perform ongoing tasks of organizational units
  • Frequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects
  • Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations

PAY SCALE

The pay scale for this position is between $174,707 and $231,487. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Exceptional Perks That Go Beyond the Basics
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being—mind, body, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  Medical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits to support you through every stage of life
• Fertility & Family-Building Support through WIN Fertility: Includes Adoption & Surrogacy Benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, offering up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services such as IVF, IUI, and preconception support
• Generous Time Off
  Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and MTO (Miscellaneous Time Off) for volunteering or a compelling personal need
• Smart Retirement Planning
  Build long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Peace of Mind
  Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Travel Insurance, so you're covered wherever life takes you
• Wellness Program
  Access a variety of tools and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-being
• Tuition Reimbursement
  Pursue continued education with financial support for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growth
• Exclusive Employee Discounts
  Save on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases/rentals, retail purchases, and more