In-House Legal Counsel

SoftInWay, Inc. is a global, fast-growing software company at the forefront of aerospace and green energy. With steady growth in all aspects of our company, we are looking for a qualified in-house Legal Counsel to assist our team of talented professionals.

General

• Proactively identify legal and reputational risks and recommend solutions that balance risk with business impact
• Keep leadership informed of legislation and regulatory rulings that may affect the company?s business
• Prepare and assist with company filings
• Provide legal advice on special projects such as acquisitions and divestitures
• Develop and conduct training programs to educate employees and promote an ethical and compliant culture
• Oversee and consult with outside counsel, as needed

Intellectual Property Law

• Establishing and protecting intellectual capital
• Licensing inventions
• Drafting licensing agreements
• Negotiating settlements
• Conducting IP asset due diligence

Contract Law

• Review and negotiate vendor and client contracts, as well as agreements related to business development and requests for proposals
• Address legal queries from business teams relating to customer relationships, compliance, intellectual property, and privacy topics
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and related issues
• Gather information on business issues to ensure agreements accurately describe business capabilities and address the legal risks associated with the company?s business relationships
• Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving customer complaints

Export Control Law

• Developing and implementing export compliance programs designed to facilitate export transactions that withstand government scrutiny
• Drafting contractual assurances, technology control plans, and transaction and customer screening procedures
• Performing or directing internal compliance reviews
• Assessing export jurisdiction and classification, and drafting commodity jurisdiction (CJ) and commodity classification requests
• Assisting with license and agreement applications

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or LLM from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience
• Strong preference for in-house corporate legal experience
• Able to clearly articulate pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business challenges
• Experience building relationships and partnering with multiple stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Generous benefits package
• Profit sharing

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person

AA / EOO Employer