Legal Counsel Job at Epson, Los Alamitos, CA

  • Epson
  • Los Alamitos, CA

Job Description

Epson, a global technology leader, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Legal team.The Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing an active portfolio of legal issues with respect to Epson products and services with moderate to high risk implications and supporting the Company’s transactional requirements with tailored contracts.What you will be doing:Strategic LeadershipIn partnership with senior management, creates appropriate legal strategies to advance the company’s business goals in defined areasAdvice and CounselAdvises as to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies within defined areas.Assesses legal risks and opportunities, establishes and advocates plans to minimize risks within defined areas at levels acceptable to businesses supported.Participates in and influences the decision-making process with senior management.Collaborates with department lawyers.Leads the company's legal thinking and manages an active portfolio in defined areas.Shapes and advocates company’s positions to internal and external audiences regarding a variety of legal and business matters.Coordinates efforts with internal and/or external legal and business experts when appropriate.Communicates business risk tolerance to outside counsel to effect best outcomes.Commercial Contracts and Cross-Functional Business Partnering:Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a wide range of contracts, including supply agreements, authorized channel agreements (distributor, reseller, etc.), public sector and co-operative RFPs/purchase agreements. Acts as liaison between the internal team members and/or business units ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed thoroughly, efficiently and promptly; provide timely, practical, business-oriented legal advice directly to business clients. Supports product-related legal workstreams, including software licenses and EULAs, open source software considerations, IP positioning and risk allocationApplies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues, minimizes risk and fosters long-term client relationships.Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions; identifies risks and issues, escalates when appropriate and necessary, suggests alternatives that lead to the best business solution.Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status and modifications; report on the status of contracts to internal clients using established processes.Maintains and develops standardized contract templates in collaboration with legal administrative and other cross-functional teams including sales operations, sales, and product management.Ensures clear and prompt communication with internal stakeholders regarding contractsAssists and supports with other project and legal matters as needed; manage assigned projects to completion. Collaborates with, issue spots and facilitates cross-team decision-making among the Legal Affairs team, Finance/Tax team, business teams and other internal teams.Works under the general supervision of and support from a department lawyer. Has a strong sense of how and when to escalate matters for higher level and/or deeper evaluation. What you will bring:6-10 years of experience with Commercial Contracts and Cross-Functional Business PartneringPrior in-house experience supporting sales, marketing and product development for technology products strongly preferredEnthusiastic team player with strong communication and project management skills, as well as business judgment and ability to assess risk Strong desire to learn and contribute to the success of Epson’s business Live within commuting distance of Epson’s Los Alamitos HQ – Hybrid role (3 days in-office/week)Candidates must have California bar membership or active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdictionPreferred Experience (Not Necessary):Trade Compliance (Tariff Mitigation, HTS Classifications, Import/Export Law)Service team support, including third party authorized servicer agreements, limited warranty statement drafting and modification, commercialization of extended service plansCorporate governance support, including drafting and management of corporate annual resolutions and related records as well as inter-company agreements and financial instrumentsEmployee BenefitsIn addition to joining a team of dedicated professionals who support each other and are passionate about their work, you’ll also enjoy a variety of attractive, industry-leading benefits.Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage eligibility on start dateGenerous paid time off, including sick time, vacation, and holidaysIncome protection plans, including life insurance and short-term and long-term disability programs paid by the company401K plan with company matchingEducational reimbursement, employee assistant program (EAP), adoption assistance, employee discounts and much more!The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $166,268 and $207,836. Please note that this position’s salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.Epson America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, 3 days per week

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