About the Role
The Contract Associate Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to the research and development team, focusing on intellectual property, contracts, and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise on intellectual property strategies and transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of agreements.
- Manage legal risks and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal issues.
- Provide legal support for research and development projects.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex issues.
- Support the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
- Manage outside counsel and external legal service providers.
- Assist in the development of legal strategies and initiatives.
- Ensure the protection of the company's intellectual property portfolio.
- Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
- Support the development of legal training programs and materials.
- Provide legal advice on corporate governance and compliance issues.
- Assist in the management of legal disputes and litigation.
- Support the development of legal budgets and financial forecasts.
- Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions activities.
- Advise on regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
- Support the development of legal risk management strategies.
- Provide legal advice on employment and labor law matters.
- Assist in the development of legal policies and procedures for research and development.
- Support the development of legal strategies for intellectual property protection.
- Provide legal advice on environmental and sustainability matters.
- Assist in the development of legal strategies for data protection and privacy.
- Provide legal support for international research and development projects.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the automotive or technology industry.
- Experience with research and development legal matters in North America.
- Experience with legal matters related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Experience with legal matters related to autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.
- Experience with legal matters related to electric vehicles and battery technology.
- Experience with legal matters related to connected cars and IoT.
- Experience with legal matters related to software and hardware development.
- Experience with legal matters related to data analytics and big data.
- Experience with legal matters related to cybersecurity and data protection.
- Experience with legal matters related to environmental and sustainability regulations.
- Experience with legal matters related to international trade and export controls.
- Experience with legal matters related to intellectual property protection in North America.
- Experience with legal matters related to corporate governance and compliance in North America.
- Experience with legal matters related to mergers and acquisitions in North America.
- Experience with legal matters related to employment and labor law in North America.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Work Arrangement
Contract position with flexible work arrangements.
Team
Collaborate with a dynamic team of legal professionals and researchers.
Location
North America
Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required.
Application Instructions
Submit a resume, cover letter, and references.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
