Associate Corporate Counsel

Associate Corporate Counsel, Orange County, CA

Join our client in empowering wellness through innovation! “the best kept secret in manufacturing."

Are you ready to take the reins as Associate Corporate Counsel and thrive in exercising high autonomy and accountability while being a strategic legal thought partner? We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel with strong legal expertise and a hands-on approach to partnering with senior leaders and empowering business operations for growth. A dynamic communicator and leader through influence, a demonstrated business partner, and expertise in the management of corporate legal affairs across the organization.

About Our Client Partner:

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the health and wellness industry with operations across the United States. With a cumulative experience of over 90 years, of dedicated industry expertise driving innovation in delivering product solutions tailored for today’s dynamic markets. Our client is committed to providing top-tier products that prioritize consumer health and wellness.

About the Role

As the Associate Corporate Counsel, you'll be at the forefront of our internal legal function and strategies, leading the charge in ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks. You'll navigate the variety of needs across business operations, provide legal support, mitigate risks, implement structures and processes that drive our business forward, and ensure we effectively navigate the complexities of the legal landscape.

About You

You're a trailblazer, with grit in the application of your legal experience and knowledge to support the visionary strides of a dynamic business. You possess a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for exceeding expectations. Your strategic mindset and legal prowess are complemented by your exceptional communication skills and ability to provide sound counsel to others. You're not just a legal expert; you're a critical contributor to the discernment of the business, a support of our market agility, growth, and empowers executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Intellectual Property Management: Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. Develop strategies to protect the company’s intellectual property.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in the management of corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Contract Review and Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including commercial, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide clear, concise legal writing to support various business initiatives and legal matters.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including monitoring changes in legal and regulatory requirements.
• Litigation Support: Provide support for litigation and dispute resolution, including case management, discovery, and coordination with external counsel.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Advise on legal aspects of risk management, including insurance and liability matters.
• Support Structure: Collaborate with external Senior Legal Counsel and or project stakeholders to project management and ensure the successful delivery of provide robust legal support.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Participate in local DEI initiatives and contribute to fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Consistently seeks our professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment, with a focus on intellectual property, corporate governance, and contract law.
• Skills:
• Strong expertise in intellectual property, corporate governance, trademarks, legal research, and legal writing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certifications: Active bar membership in California or Jurisdictions degree required.

Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Company Benefits:

• No cost vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 12 paid company holidays, generous paid time off benefits and sick time, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans that fit the needs of you and your dependents.
• Outstanding supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
• Matching 401k plan and more!

Compensation

The salary range 200k -240k stated here is the low and high end of the pay range for this position. They do not necessarily reflect actual compensation that may be earned and are not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Actual starting rate of pay may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, position offered, location, work education, training, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.