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Vice President / General Counsel West Hills CA
About the Company
A global provider of technology and equipment solutions serving aerospace defense communications automotive energy and education industries is seeking a Vice President / General Counsel. With decades of success the company continues to expand as a one-stop solutions provider delivering critical support to innovators worldwide.
Position Summary
The VP / General Counsel will lead the legal department and oversee all aspects of legal operations including transactional work corporate governance intellectual property compliance and litigation. This role reports directly to the CEO Americas and is based in West Hills CA. The ideal candidate has significant in-house counsel experience strong business acumen and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts (NDAs vendor service and consulting agreements).
- Manage corporate governance including board and committee materials corporate records and secretarial functions.
- Oversee litigation and discovery coordinate with outside counsel and ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide guidance on intellectual property matters including trademark and copyright registrations.
- Support compliance programs (Privacy GDPR PCI FCPA) and maintain compliance logs.
- Advise senior leadership on risk management regulatory issues and strategic business initiatives.
Qualifications
- JD or LLB from an accredited U.S. institution; active California Bar license.
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience with at least 8 years in-house preferred.
- Broad background in corporate governance contracts litigation compliance and intellectual property.
- Strong business judgment organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (U.S. citizen permanent resident asylee or refugee).
- Ability to work onsite in West Hills CA.
- Ability to sit for extended periods use computer systems and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Ready to Apply
If you are a highly skilled legal leader seeking an opportunity to shape and guide the legal strategy of a global company apply today and join a team committed to innovation compliance and excellence.
Employment Type
Full-time
