Associate Corporate Counsel
JOB SUMMARY:
As the Associate Corporate Counsel, you will be a key member of a small but mighty team reporting directly to the General Counsel. As a trusted business partner, you will have the opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of global projects in a fast-paced, high growth company.
RESPONISBILITIES:
- Review, revise, and negotiate vendor agreements and third party contracts
- Draft IP related agreements (licensing, etc.)
- Research and advise on various areas of the law, globally
- Counsel colleagues on various legal questions, such as: general corporate matters; employment law issues; IP protection and enforcement;, and general compliance matters
- Protecting IP, including filing copyright protections, registering trademarks and identifying potential patent issues, as well as affirmatively going after infringers
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters
- Assist in the development of global corporate policies, procedures, and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD Degree or equivalent
- 2-4 years of attorney work experience with a top law firm in commercial andt, intellectual property matters, with sound knowledge in commercial contracts as well as IP
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized/eligible to practice law in the state of CT
- Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred
- Significant exposure to complex commercial, corporate, or transactional matters
- Strong project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation and negotiation skills
- Comfort with tactical execution
- Passion for learning and solving problems, while having fun and going outside your skill setSuperior attention to detail, time management, and follow through
OUR STORY
Melissa and Doug began working out of a garage in 1988 making toys that ignite imagination and inspire our children. While the company has grown to include thousands of products and more than 600 employees, it still has the heart of a start-up! Today our toys are distributed in more than 100 countries, enjoyed by more than 60m families and we are the #1 parent recommended toy brand for creativity and learning. We are approaching $1BB at retail annually yet the quality of every toy, the experience of every child, and the trust of every parent remains at the center of everything we do. To learn even more about our mission, our history and our movement to Take Back Childhood, go to www.MelissaAndDoug.com
Melissa & Doug proudly goes beyond being an equal opportunity employer, we work hard to sustain and enhance the natural and organic inclusivity that is fostered every day, by every employee. We don’t do this because anyone tells us this is important, we do it because we genuinely want every person who comes to work here to be treated with respect and dignity and to be comfortable being their most authentic, genuine selves.
We hire for character, kindness, humanity, moral fiber and experience...therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Code-80270A
