Associate General Counsel - Strategic Development
Job Description
Team: Legal
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate General Counsel – Strategic Development in United States.
This senior legal role sits at the intersection of law, business strategy, and commercial execution, supporting a large-scale, multi-industry organization operating across complex regulated and commercial environments.
You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business and functional leaders, helping shape strategic initiatives while ensuring legal, regulatory, and contractual integrity across a wide range of operations.
The role combines hands-on legal work with high-level advisory responsibilities, spanning commercial contracts, intellectual property, marketing compliance, and corporate initiatives.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, product, and marketing to enable business growth while managing legal risk.
This position requires a pragmatic, business-oriented legal mindset, with strong judgment and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, distributed organization.
It is ideal for a senior attorney who thrives in a generalist role and enjoys influencing strategic decisions at scale.
Accountabilities:
- Provide legal guidance on a broad range of commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating contracts to balance business objectives and risk mitigation.
- Support corporate and business strategy initiatives by delivering practical, solution-oriented legal advice across multiple functions.
- Review and advise on marketing, advertising, and promotional materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and brand standards.
- Oversee and manage global trademark portfolio activities, including clearance, registration, maintenance, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
- Partner with engineering and product teams on intellectual property matters and coordinate with external patent counsel when needed.
- Ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks, providing proactive guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and improve contract management processes, including lifecycle governance, documentation, and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve legal issues efficiently while supporting business goals and operational needs.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- 10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house or law firm experience in commercial and corporate legal matters.
- Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, including familiarity with UCC principles and international commercial contract frameworks.
- Experience advising on intellectual property, trademark management, and marketing or advertising compliance.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategy with organizational objectives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
- Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- High level of judgment, problem-solving ability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Competitive monthly compensation with eligibility for bonus or incentive plans.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, parental leave, and additional flexible benefits supporting work-life balance.
- Mental health, wellness, and family-building support programs.
- Employee discounts and community engagement opportunities.
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on well-being, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to work in a large-scale, global organization with broad cross-functional exposure.
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Date Posted
06/02/2026
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