Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A leading company in Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their expanding legal team. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead the legal function, supporting global industrial technology operations with a focus on corporate governance, compliance, M&A, contract management, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement workflows for legal request intake, prioritization, and routing
• Build and maintain legal operations infrastructure, including matter management tools and escalation protocols
• Manage outside counsel selection and relationships, including international firms
• Establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks for contract lifecycle management
• Conduct a comprehensive audit and remediation of global customer and commercial contracts
• Develop records retention and governance protocols for contracts
• Review and optimize global legal entity structure
• Draft, review, and maintain intercompany agreements to support entity structure and regulatory compliance
• Lead legal support for acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions
• Support development and maintenance of enterprise compliance programs, including policies, training, and controls
• Lead data privacy strategy and governance, overseeing GDPR, CCPA, and EU Data Act compliance
• Support corporate governance obligations globally
• Manage IP portfolio including tracking renewals, deadlines, and enforcement actions
• Collaborate with trademark and patent counsel on filings and licensing agreements
• Serve as primary contact for litigation, disputes, and legal proceedings
• Direct external litigation counsel and manage related budgets
• Liaise with insurance carriers on legal matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience; law firm background in corporate, commercial, or technology transactions is welcomed
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A, commercial contracts, HR support, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management processes
• Proficiency with legal management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to advise senior leadership and interface with external counsel
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion handling sensitive matters
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a broad legal workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing a legal function in a global company
• Background in technology, IIoT, hardware/SaaS, or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of product liability and industrial safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, PHMSA, EPA, or international equivalents)
• Familiarity with global data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and EU Data Act
• Understanding of telecommunications and wireless regulatory matters related to connected hardware
• Experience with corporate entity reviews and restructurings
• Knowledge of intercompany agreements and transfer pricing considerations
• Track record of building or maturing corporate compliance programs
• Ability to present legal matters and risk assessments to senior leadership and translate complex legal issues for non-legal audiences

Work Authorization

This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Individuals requiring current or future sponsorship, including those on temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN, are not eligible.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health and financial support, recognition programs, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Location

United States (remote or office location not specified)