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This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a fast paced and highly innovative global consumer products company with a very well regarded business-minded legal team. The Counsel Contracts will manage, draft and negotiate global commercial agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance. This position will primarily be responsible for commercial agreements with some opportunity for other transactional and commercial projects for the Company as well as other matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer. This position will report to the Vice President, Global Commercial and will be business minded and an excellent commercial attorney.
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We’re a legal team of business drivers. You will learn many facets of the business working on a wide range of domestic and global agreements that could span across products, technology, supply chain, IT, marketing/sales, distribution, and various commercial relationships. The legal team is comprised of business minded attorneys that cultivate their skills to lead many business initiatives and outcomes throughout the organization. We’re a department that enjoys working closely together, with a strong internal reputation, which has fun rolling up our sleeves to ultimately deliver the best consumer experience. The ideal candidate is someone that is CURIOUS, enjoys driving a contract to exceed a business outcome, and wants to elevate their “legal agility” to work with a fun highly innovative, fast paced and truly passionate business minded team.
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Responsibilities:
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<li> Manage the drafting and negotiation of global commercial agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance</li>
<li> Apply practical knowledge of international public companies and related international entities as they relate to commercial agreements and company operations.</li>
<li> Draft, negotiate and finalize a complex range of commercial agreements including but not limited to supply agreements, distributor agreements, IT, media and marketing agreements, license agreements, statements of work and related master service agreements including risk assessment pertaining to global consumer goods and international manufacturing.</li>
<li> Manage day to day counseling of assigned business clients, both domestically and globally in contractual matters.</li>
<li> Collaborate with others across the company cross functionally to advise on a range of commercial contractual matters. Handle legal issues relating to M&A activities, joint ventures, public companies, business combinations and corporate restructurings</li>
<li> Ability to pivot quickly with the business needs and be extremely responsive to clients and senior leadership</li>
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Requirements:
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<li> Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.</li>
<li> Must be an active licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or be able to waive in under corporate in-house exception</li>
<li> Minimum of 4-8 years’ experience practicing law in a corporate environment with extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation and other commercial matters.</li>
<li> Excellent written, oral, listening, and organizational skills with proven ability to interact effectively with varied audiences, including executive team members</li>
<li> Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and executive level presentation skills</li>
<li> Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines with a changing fast-paced environment</li>
<li> Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary</li>
<li> Collaborative team player</li>
<li> A high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment and a business appreciation all with a view to managing risk in the most cost-effective manner</li>
<li> Superior legal and analytical skills – excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions and possess a business-oriented approach to problem solving</li>
<li> Strong business acumen including the ability to think like a business person and integrate legal and business issues, so as to partner effectively with business leaders.</li>
<li> Business-oriented approach to problem solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk</li>
<li> Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills</li>
<li> Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and to meet tight deadlines</li>
<li> Collaborative, business minded and team orientated promoting innovation and motivation throughout the team.</li>
<li> “Roll up the sleeves” mind set</li>
<li> Practical knowledge of international public companies and related international entities as they relate to commercial agreements and company operations</li>
<li> Intellectual property/licensing agreement experience is desirable</li>
<li> Experience practicing law in the legal department of a consumer goods company is highly desirable</li>
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Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
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At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING SHARKNINJA
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<li> As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy</li>
<li> Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias</li>
<li> Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities</li>
<li> Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible</li>
<li> Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues</li>
<li> Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members</li>
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<br> SharkNinja is voted
<b>2022 Best Places to Work</b> in Boston and
<b>100 Best Large Companies to Work For</b>. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the
<b>'Best ESG Management Company' </b>in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.
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<i> YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET</i>
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<li> <i>Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”</i></li>
<li> <i>Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”</i></li>
<li> <i>Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”</i></li>
<li> <i>Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”</i></li>
<li> <i>Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”</i></li>
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Practice Areas
Corporate, Litigation
Specialties
Bankruptcy, Commercial, Cross-Border, Joint Ventures, Labor & Employment, Public Company