Associate General Counsel

What you’ll do: 

• We are working to build a world class team of lawyers and legal professionals who will be strategic partners with the business. We seek applicants who will build and thrive in our culture: team-oriented, collegial, non-hierarchical, diverse perspectives, productive, and adaptable.
• The position will work closely with the CLO and business stakeholders at all levels of the company to define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with on-time and on-budget results, such as:
• Be a cross-functional advisor to our teams on corporate law and commercial contracting matters, helping to appropriately balance corporate and contractual legal risk with business opportunities and priorities
• Lead on all corporate legal work for the company, including:
• Preparing SEC and other corporate regulatory filings, with emphasis on ’34 Act compliance, including reports on Forms 8-K, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, Section 16 filings and Proxy Statements
• Participate in preparation of quarterly earnings release materials and advise on securities law compliance and disclosure matters, including disclosure controls and procedures
• Assist in capital market and related financial transactions as needed
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including oversight of corporate policies and preparation of board and committee materials, including minutes and consents
• Advise our teams on legal issues and risks in contractual relationships and mitigate contractual risk overseeing the members of our commercial legal team

• This role will be working on cutting-edge legal issues in a fast-paced environment, so we are seeking ambitious candidates who are interested in working hard, moving fast, and playing a significant role in the development of a world class Legal Team.

Minimum qualifications:

• JD or equivalent degree.
• 10+ years of experience practicing in corporate and commercial transactional work at a national law firm and/or in-house legal department (experience working at a hardware company tis a plus).
• Admitted to bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the role is located.

Preferred qualifications:

• Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for business teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively.
• Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to pick up new skills as part of a small but growing legal team.

 "At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $216,000-$270,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience."