Managing Counsel, Corporate

Level
Senior

Job Shift
Day/1st Shift

Description:
Job Summary:
The Managing Counsel – Corporate is a senior member of the Legal Department, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice on corporate, commercial, and strategic initiatives. This role serves as lead legal advisor for complex transactions, corporate governance, finance, technology, and other enterprise-level matters. The Managing Counsel partners closely with executive leadership and business clients to manage legal risk, facilitate business objectives, and develop legal strategies that support the Company's long-term goals. The ideal candidate for this position exercises substantial independent judgment and serves as a trusted advisor on high-impact legal and business issues.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads complex commercial and strategic transactions.
• Counsels on finance, technology, AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital initiatives.
• Advises on corporate governance, entity management, internal approvals, and board matters.
• Provides strategic legal advice to executive leadership on significant business initiatives and enterprise risk.
• Develops legal policies, templates, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: Chief Counsel – Commercial & Business Affairs

Qualifications:
Education, Experience & Training

• Successful Completion of Juris Doctor (jd) Program from An Aba-Accredited U.S. Law School.
• Admission to Practice and Active Membership in Good Standing in At Least One U.S. Jurisdiction. California State Bar or Eligibility to Register as California Registered In-House Counsel Under California Rule of Court 9.46 Strongly Preferred.
• Minimum 10 Years of Progressively Responsible Legal Experience, Including Substantial Experience Handling Sophisticated Corporate and Commercial Transactions in A Nationally Recognized Law Firm And/or In-House Legal Department.
• Demonstrated Track Record of Successfully Presenting Legal Advice and Recommendations to Senior Management and Executive Leadership.
• Experience Operating Independently, Managing Outside Counsel Effectively, and Overseeing High-Visibility, Complex Legal Matters from Start to Finish.
• Proficiency in Legal Research Tools, Contract Management Systems, and Other Legal Technologies.

Knowledge:

• Advanced Knowledge of Commercial Contracting Principles and Complex Transaction Structuring.
• Working Knowledge of Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Technology Transactions, Privacy Laws, and Regulatory Compliance Applicable to Manufacturing, R&d, Logistics and Distribution Businesses.
• Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management Principles and Practical Approaches to Balancing Legal Risk with Business Objectives.
• Familiarity with Legal Operations and Emerging Legal Technologies.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Including the Ability to Communicate Complex Legal Issues to Executives, Business Leaders, and Other Non-Legal Colleagues in A Practical, Risk-Assessed, Business-Forward Manner in Furtherance of Company Goals.
• Exceptional Negotiation and Drafting Skills Involving Sophisticated Commercial Agreements and Corporate Transactions.
• Strong Analytical Skills and Sound Business and Legal Judgment, with The Ability to Identify Legal Risks and Develop Practical Business Solutions.
• Ability to Work Well Independently and As Part of A Team and To Lead Complex Legal Matters Involving Multiple Business Functions and Competing Priorities.
• Ability to Establish Credibility and Influence at All Levels of The Organization Through Collaboration, Professionalism, and Sound Judgment.
• Demonstrated Project Management Skills, Including Coordinating Cross-Functional Teams, Outside Counsel, and Multiple Stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Legal Technology and Ai-Enabled Tools, with Appropriate Attention to Confidentiality, Accuracy, and Ethical Use.
• Excellent Organizational Skills with The Ability to Manage Numerous High-Priority Matters and A High-Volume Workload Simultaneously and Experience Designing Scalable Contracting Solutions.

Physical Standards
The Employee Must Be Able to Access, Enter, and Retrieve Data Using a Computer. This Is Primarily a Sedentary Position in A Controlled Office Environment Which Requires only Occasional Reaching, Stooping, and Lifting of Office Files, Reports, or Records, Typically Weighing 5 Lbs. or Less.

Management Accountabilities

• Champions a Culture of Safety by Ensuring All Operations Are Conducted in Full Compliance with Safety Policies, Procedures, and Regulatory Requirements. Promotes Accountability and Continuous Improvement in Safety Practices at All Levels
• Interprets and Executes Policies that Typically Affect Subordinate Organizational Units
• Recommends Modifications to Operating Policies
• Responsible for Managing Staff Function or Heads a Centralized Functional Activity
• Accomplishes Results Through Lower Levels of Supervision or Through Experienced Levels of Employees Who Exercise Significant Latitude and Independence in Their Assignments
• Monitors Work Operations on A Daily Basis and Actively Assists, or Provides Direction To, Subordinates as Required.
• May Perform Ongoing Tasks of Organizational Units
• Frequent Contacts with Inter-Organizational and Outside Customer Representatives at Various Management Levels Concerning Operations or Scheduling of Specific Phases of Projects
• Conducts Briefings and Participates in Technical Meetings for Internal and External Representatives Concerning Specific Operations

Pay Scale
The Pay Scale for This Position Is Between $174,707 and $231,487. the Actual Compensation Will Be Determined Based on Experience and Other Factors Permitted by Law.