Description:
Overview:We are seeking a full time Counsel - Corporate, in our Olathe, KS location. In this role you will be responsible for leveraging legal subject matter knowledge in a variety of areas, including global corporate entity management and commercial contracts.
Essential Functions:
- Apply knowledge of law to advise on legal rights and obligations
- Research applicable laws, regulations and rulings
- Prepare and review contracts and other legal documents
- Obtain and analyze all relevant information in order to advise on and provide accurate legal advice
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other members of the Legal Department and with members of other Garmin departments
- Perform work on corporate law matters for domestic and international subsidaries, including formation of subsidiaries, compliance with corporate laws, preparation of corporate resolutions, and maintenance of corporate records
- Perform work on a broad range of transactional matters, including reviewing and drafting license agreements, purchasing and supply agreements, nondisclosure agreements, sponsorship agreements and other commercial contracts
- Perform work on mergers and acquisitions
- Provide legal advice in a broad range of legal and regulatory compliance areas
- Coordinate with, respond to and defend Garmin in the context of investigations or discussions with regulatory authorities
- Provide training to internal clients on a broad range of legal and regulatory compliance areas
Basic Qualifications:
- Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school AND a minimum of 1 year of experience performing the essential functions of this position as either an in-house attorney or private practice attorney
- For U.S. based positions, admission to the applicable state bar in the location of employment
- Excellent undergraduate and law school academic record
- Demonstrate knowledge of Garmin's business and products
- Demonstrate an aptitude to learn and effectively apply legal knowledge in the business context
- Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills
- Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
- Demonstrate an ability to leverage legal technology effectively and responsibly