Lord Gurman & Lewis · 4 days ago
Corporate Counsel
Lord Gurman & Lewis is a growing, new, privately held technology company based in Fairfield County, CT, seeking to hire an attorney with in-house corporate generalist experience. The role involves overseeing contracts, corporate governance, compliance, dispute management, employee relations, and intellectual property management.
Responsibilities
Contracts and Commercial Transactions – Oversee, structure, draft and negotiate agreements memorializing the company’s commercial dealings with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, vendors, etc. on a global basis, including business and technology services agreements, software licenses, technology subscriptions, NDAs, joint venture and employment agreements, real property leases, etc
Corporate Governance – Maintain corporate minutes and legal records with respect to corporate affiliates across the globe
Compliance – Formulate, develop, manage and maintain global privacy policies and customer terms. Advise on global regulatory requirements
Dispute Management – Lead strategy, draft correspondence, negotiate and manage all disputes. When necessary, engage and direct outside counsel. Actively manage all litigation
Employee Relations – Advise on all major employee relations issues. Provide regular strategic and tactical advice, draft compensation plans, formulate policies and practices and execute on major employee relations initiatives
Intellectual Property – Manage global IP portfolio
Qualification
Required
5+ years of in-house corporate generalist experience
State bar admission
Sound business judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
Experience at a technology oriented company
Benefits
Health, dental, vision coverage
401(k) plan