Key Responsibilities
Compliance and Risk
Support implementation and maintenance of compliance programs, policies, and internal controls
Conduct legal research and draft guidance on relevant legal and regulatory developments (e.g. marketing)
Assist in handling and tracking legal inquiries, investigations, and risk matters
Litigation and Dispute Support
Assist in managing pre-litigation matters, subpoenas, and document requests
Support the intake, evaluation, and escalation of internal legal complaints or claims
Coordinate with external counsel as needed for litigation or dispute resolution
Corporate and IP Matters
Help maintain corporate governance documentation and filings
Support intellectual property registration, enforcement, and portfolio management activities
Review IP and confidentiality provisions in contracts
Internal Legal Guidance
Serve as a first-line resource for legal questions from internal teams, escalating as appropriate
Help develop and deliver training materials on compliance topics and legal policies
Foster strong working relationships across departments, especially with commercial, product, and HR teams
Contracts and Commercial Support
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and statements of work
Manage and maintain contract templates and contribute to process improvements in contract lifecycle management
Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure contracts reflect both legal requirements and operational needs
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