Career Opportunities: Sr Corporate Counsel

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Freeman Full time

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

As a Senior Corporate Counsel for Shared Services, you will be an integral part of our legal team, responsible for supporting commercial contracts and providing expert legal advice in real estate, litigation, intellectual property (IP), data privacy, and compliance. You will work closely with various departments and lines of business across the organization to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and support the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance, with a strong background supporting shared services organizations.

This position will support our Legal team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:

* Dallas, TX
* Chicago, IL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts:

* Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, and procurement contracts.
* Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
* Develop and maintain contract templates and play a key role in contract management processes.

Intellectual Property (IP):

* Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
* Conduct IP due diligence for strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
* Advise on IP licensing agreements, infringement issues, and enforcement strategies.

Data Privacy:

* Provide legal guidance on data privacy and security matters, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
* Develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
* Conduct privacy impact assessments and advise on data breach response protocols.

Compliance:

* Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
* Working with Deputy General Counsel to design, implement, and oversee compliance programs related to shared services functions.
* Conduct risk assessments and audits, as necessary.

Litigation Management:

* Manage and oversee litigation matters involving the company.
* Collaborate with external counsel to develop litigation strategy, manage discovery processes, and represent the company in arbitrations and mediations.
* Provide risk assessments and recommendations to senior management regarding potential litigation and dispute resolution strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, HR, IT, Tax, and Business Operations, to provide legal support and guidance on shared services-related matters.
* Work closely with external legal counsel and other advisors as needed.
* Provide training and education to employees on legal and compliance issues.

Education & Experience

* Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from accredited law school.
* 8 or more years of substantive experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm.
* In-house experience with large multi-national company, providing shared service support, is preferred.
* Experience as a legal business partner to internal clients.
* Strong communication skills required.
* Membership in good standing with at least one state bar.

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Parental Leave
* Life, Accident and Disability
* Retirement with Company Match
* Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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