Vice President - Legal Counsel

Job Overview

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing global corporate business strategies and policies for the legal function for a standalone business.  It will be a strategic business partner for the company president and leadership team providing legal counsel in all business matters as well as ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations.  This position reports into the CEO & President and is located in Plano, TX

Responsibilities 

As the Company Legal Counsel, you will:

• Supporting the business team, working in close cooperation to provide timely legal services in support of legal, integrity and compliance objectives.
• Proactively identify legal concerns in the business and work with necessary business and legal stakeholders to develop effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
• Work with internal stakeholders and outside resources, as needed, to analyze potential claims against the company, address disputes and develop mitigation plan, manage litigation/arbitration processes, and engage in efficient resolution of claims in the company’s best interests.
• Support implementation of the Code of Conduct, provide regular integrity training and assist in the investigation of all integrity concerns that may arise.
• Manage and liaise with external service providers, including outside legal firms, to provide required legal support while managing overall legal spend.
• Provide legal advice for the structuring, negotiating, reviewing, drafting, interpretation and execution of international and domestic transactions, including sales, sourcing, services, and other commercial agreements; share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, technology transfer and other license agreements; sub-contracting, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements.
• Partner with members of the human resources team to provide counseling and advice across a variety of areas including employee relations, performance management, dispute resolution, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, and contingent workforce issues.
• Represent Legal & Integrity as part of the business leadership team and provide strategic legal direction and support to the business for all ongoing matters. Lead and drive the integrity priorities for the business.
• Actively participate in Risk Reviews for the business and collaborate with outside counsels as needed to enable accurate risk assessment and providing clear recommendations and approvals.
• Be responsible for the creation and updating of the required contract templates for the Company, to ensure risk mitigation and consistency in commercial terms used by the business.
• Provide strategic direction and legal advice on strategic alliances, selection of business partners, joint ventures and other organic and inorganic growth and commercialization opportunities.
• Participate in the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of business policies to ensure consistency and compliance with contractual obligations, corporate standards and applicable laws, where required, act as key account lawyer for one or more designated key customer accounts.
• Drive improvement or development of the commercial, operational, and other legal processes, due diligence and legal productivity, simplicity, and standardization; keep abreast of legal developments, in particular commercial, regulatory and integrity risks that arise.

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: Power Conversion will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Basic Qualifications:

• Legal Degree from accredited law school with a demonstrable superior academic record and current admission to a US state bar.
• A minimum of 12 years legal post-qualification experience or equivalent in a nationally recognized law firm or multinational company.

Desired Characteristics

• Chinese language ability and familiarity with Chinese culture and Taiwan laws
• Substantial “hands-on” experience in drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements (including, but not limited to, product sales contracts, distribution agreements, Joint Venture and consortium agreements), complex transaction agreements, and agreements involving government authorities and enforcement agencies.
• Experience in preparing and managing litigation, arbitration and mediation, including initial claim analysis, discovery and litigation support, settlement negotiations and final resolution.
• Command of international commercial and corporation law, including working knowledge of trade regulations within your area of responsibility, key international conventions, public procurement and antitrust law and experience dealing with both common law and civil law issues.
• Demonstrable computer literacy with specific proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other software such as redlining tools and analytics resources such as Power BI, Salesforce, etc.
• Direct experience involving M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) transactions, including contracts, legal analysis, due diligence support and integration/divestment.
• Clear and critical thinker, translates strategies to actionable plans, aligns legal objectives to business needs, follows through to ensure completion.
• Problem solving and analytical skills, strong process orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, meeting objectives and timelines.