Lenovo · 15 hours ago
Vice President, Legal, Intelligent Devices Group & Group Operations
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
20+ years expLenovo is a global technology powerhouse focused on delivering Smarter Technology for All. The Vice President will support the Intelligent Devices Group and Group Operations by advising senior leadership on product development, IP licensing, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsHardwareMobileWearables
Responsibilities
Proactively advising IDG senior leadership and their global business teams in areas such as product and service development and offerings, IP licensing and disputes, alternative/creative business models, supply chain and distribution issues, strategic partnerships, regulatory compliance and commercial disputes
Act as an interface and liaison for other Corporate Legal functions such as IP, Ethics Compliance, Data Privacy, Commercial Contracts and Litigation, the Geo Legal teams and Government Relations Trade
Be a trusted business advisor and collaborative team member in pursuing key global business initiatives
Be a member of the Legal Department’s Senior Leadership team and will interface directly with and participate in meetings with IDG’s leadership team
Qualification
Required
JD Degree from a top-tier US law school
20+ years post-qualification experience advising global companies, along with strong business and financial acumen
Preferred
PC and mobile industry experience with a strategic grasp of IP; experience with IP litigation, and licensing a plus
Experience negotiating with tier one business partners such as Microsoft, Meta, Google and Qualcomm
Familiarity with AI software and the AI ecosystem
Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to a dynamic and ever-changing business
Currently licensed to practice in US
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Strategic agility
Strength in 'issue-spotting' based on broad exposure to multiple fields of law
Sound judgment and advanced analytical skills
Ability to anticipate, proactively manage and mitigate legal risks, and to effectively advise on risk management and mitigation
Capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
'Executive presence' and experience engaging with senior-level colleagues and clients globally
Supervisory experience, serving as coach, sponsor and ally
Excellent oral and written communication skills (including legal drafting)
Ability to work together as a team player with other functional legal subject matter experts
Ability to zealously represent IDG's and the GOO's interests and leverage relationships with equally as sophisticated vendors and customers
Ability to assess legal matters quickly, and calmly, absorbing shocks in order to present a clear and coherent response in stressful situations
Company
Lenovo
Lenovo Group is a computer technology company that manufactures personal computers, smartphones, televisions, and wearable devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Alat
2025-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2017-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Yang Yuanqing
Chairman & CEO
Greg Huff
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