DESCRIPTION

ZAGG is hiring a full-time attorney to work on its legal team. The legal team provides counsel on a wide variety of corporate matters, contributes to the development of organizational strategies and implements thoughtful, efficient solutions to ensure compliance with often complex laws and regulations. The legal team adopts a “hands-on” mentality while supporting all business units throughout the organization in an extremely fast-paced, evolving market. The team also embraces an attitude that no task is too big or too small and strikes a practical balance between legal risks and business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structure, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including sales, supplier, license, non-disclosure and other commercial agreements
• Track document approvals and signature process to ensure that agreements are properly executed in compliance with company controls and policies
• Develop and implement company policy
• Manage product compliance projects by collaboratively working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with domestic and international laws
• Manage risk, including negotiating and securing commercial insurance
• Managing regulatory matters
• Support human resource department on special projects
• Managing outside counsel
• Managing legal department budget
• Develop and present company-wide trainings on a variety of ethical and legal issues
• Provide review and approvals for products and associated materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws
• Manage, analyze and enforce intellectual property rights
• Travel may be required on occasion

COMPETENCIES

• Providing Motivational Support
• Empowering Others
• Managing and Facilitating Change
• Managing Performance
• Attention to Communication
• Persuasive Communication
• Influencing Others
• Building Collab Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Decisiveness
• Thoroughness

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to develop and provide creative and thoughtful solutions
• Ability to analyze complex issues and reach a quick resolution
• Ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work autonomously, requiring little supervision or direction
• Excellent business judgement and well-developed problem-solving abilities
• Ability to listen, provide influence and counsel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
• License to practice law in at least one state
• 7 years relevant post law school experience in legal capacity
• Experience with contract structure, drafting and negotiations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience in intellectual property including patents, trademarks and licensing
• Experience with product compliance laws and management
• Experience with brand protection strategy and solutions
• Experience with domestic and international trade law
• Experience with securities laws and other public company controls and requirements
• Established relationships with outside business, legal and government resources