Staff Attorney
TruClear Global - Newport Beach, CA
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Next-generation technology for the digital out-of-home market
Online commerce has put brick-and-mortar businesses on the defensive. Attracting and keeping customers means engaging them in ways they can’t experience on a computer or a mobile phone. TruClear Global’s solutions allow you to elevate your physical locations, turning them into digital, social environments that add value and a personality that we call “The New Local Experience”.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the compliance and risk management activities for the organization.
Travel from time to time.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Responsible for making sure the organization contracts, policies, and procedures follow legal guidelines.
Participates in the development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.Adjudicates the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, works with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approves settlements of disputes where warranted.
Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Structures and manages the company’s internal legal function and staff.
Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel.
Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
Qualifications:
Experience as a practicing litigation lawyer, before moving to an in-house position.
Broad, overview experience in intellectual property law, including patent law, licensing of IP rights and IP due diligence.
Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with the Executive Team.
Experience managing other attorneys and supervising support staff in a corporation; experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources.
Familiarity and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and legislation and related FASB revenue recognition guidelines.
Experience in directing strategy and managing complex IP litigation cases.
Exposure to or familiarity with the following areas of law: securities, antitrust, computer law and privacy.
Skills
Leadership and Collaboration.
Customer Client Focus
Computational Skills, Interpersonal Skills.
Legal Compliance, Industry Knowledge.
Communication Proficiency, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills.
Time Management, Thoroughness.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Member of CA Bar in good standing
At least 5 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house environment
Strong transactional experience including reviewing, negotiating and drafting complex contracts
Strong technology background – Patent Bar admission a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Transactional exp: 5 years (Required)
Law Firm: 5 years (Required)
Education:
Doctorate (Preferred)
License:
CA Bar (Preferred)
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