Legal Counsel Manager

2 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States adidas Full time

Role Overview:

The Manager - Legal Counsel will provide essential legal, business, and negotiation insights across various departments within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, particularly focusing on the Sports Marketing and Culture Marketing divisions, to implement brand strategies that engage top athletes, entertainers, and influencers.
  • Negotiate and draft comprehensive commercial agreements with key partners to secure optimal terms and valuable rights for the organization.
  • Deliver timely and thorough legal advice on contract law and transactional issues, while identifying and mitigating legal risks and managing potential disputes.
  • Utilize innovative thinking to enhance the Global Legal team's processes, focusing on leveraging new technologies and industry best practices to better support business partners.

Key Relationships:

  • Global Legal & Compliance
  • Sports Marketing and Culture Marketing
  • Brand Communications and Public Relations
  • Procurement
  • External law firms
  • External technology partners

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Extensive background in contract and transactional law with significant experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
  • Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into practical guidance for non-legal audiences, both verbally and in writing.
  • Interest in and experience with emerging legal operations technology tools, with the capability to evaluate and recommend new solutions.
  • Proficient in managing and prioritizing a diverse workload from multiple sources.
  • Capacity to work autonomously and effectively under pressure.
  • Professional demeanor with a collaborative approach that fosters strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a reputable law firm, focusing on contract and transactional law.

adidas is committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and individual expression in the workplace. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment or discrimination against any applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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