General Counsel (Contracts Focus)

General Counsel Counsel With A Contracts FocusSurefox North America Inc is a veteran owned company that prides itself on creating a diverse and unique culture of trained and talented individuals. We are seeking a General Counsel Counsel with a contracts focus to provide strategic and practical legal counsel to the organization, with primary responsibility for commercial contracting and support of the company's broader corporate legal needs.This position serves as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders, providing guidance on contracts, legal risk, compliance, corporate transactions, labor and employment matters, litigation, and other legal issues affecting the organization. The position is responsible for ensuring that company contracts and business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies while protecting the organization's legal and commercial interests.Work location: Sunnyvale, CA (on-site) Annual Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and manage commercial and corporate agreements.Review client, vendor, employment, partnership, licensing, and other business agreements.Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and business objectives.Identify contractual risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.Advise business leaders regarding contractual obligations, rights, remedies, liabilities, and other legal considerations.Create and amend client and vendor contracts.Support strategic and complex corporate transactions, including partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.Coordinate with outside counsel and other advisors as necessary.Ensure legal expenses and outside counsel activities are managed effectively and within established budgets.Required QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.Must be admitted and in good standing to a recognized barMust be eligible for employment within the United StatesMust be able to pass an extensive background check and drug screening (Surefox will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all requirements of State and local laws, regulations or codes)Relevant legal experience in corporate, commercial, transactional, contracts, employment, compliance, or related legal practice.Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law and legal procedures.Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks and develop proactive and defensive legal strategies.Strong negotiation skills involving legal, financial, and commercial considerations.Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and concisely to legal and non-legal audiences.Strong judgment and decision-making skills.Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively as part of a team.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously.High degree of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and collaborative environment.Preferred QualificationsCorporate legal practice experience.Significant corporate contracts experience.Experience in compliance, ethics, investigations, risk mitigation, or regulatoryExperience managing outside counsel.Military background or active-duty military legal experience.Compensation / Benefits:$200,000- $250,000 annual salaryFlexible Time Away Eligible401kMedical/Dental/Vision benefitsVoluntary Life and Short Term Disability BenefitsGym BenefitIf you share our values and are ready to build your next career, we want to hear from you!