Managing Counsel, Corporate

JOB SUMMARY

The Managing Counsel – Corporate is a senior member of the Legal Department, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice on corporate, commercial, and strategic initiatives. This role serves as lead legal advisor for complex transactions, corporate governance, finance, technology, and other enterprise-level matters. The Managing Counsel partners closely with executive leadership and business clients to manage legal risk, facilitate business objectives, and develop legal strategies that support the Company’s long-term goals. The ideal candidate for this position exercises substantial independent judgment and serves as a trusted advisor on high-impact legal and business issues.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads complex commercial and strategic transactions.
2. Counsels on finance, technology, AI, cybersecurity, data, and digital initiatives.
3. Advises on corporate governance, entity management, internal approvals, and board matters.
4. Provides strategic legal advice to executive leadership on significant business initiatives and enterprise risk.
5. Develops legal policies, templates, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to:  Chief Counsel – Commercial & Business Affairs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Successful completion of Juris Doctor (JD) program from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to practice and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. California State Bar or eligibility to register as California Registered In-House Counsel under California Rule of Court 9.46 strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial experience handling sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions in a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully presenting legal advice and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.
• Experience operating independently, managing outside counsel effectively, and overseeing high-visibility, complex legal matters from start to finish.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, contract management systems, and other legal technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of commercial contracting principles and complex transaction structuring.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, corporate finance, technology transactions, privacy laws, and regulatory compliance applicable to manufacturing, R&D, logistics and distribution businesses.
• Understanding of enterprise risk management principles and practical approaches to balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Familiarity with legal operations and emerging legal technologies.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues to executives, business leaders, and other non-legal colleagues in a practical, risk-assessed, business-forward manner in furtherance of company goals.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills involving sophisticated commercial agreements and corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and sound business and legal judgment, with the ability to identify legal risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to lead complex legal matters involving multiple business functions and competing priorities.
• Ability to establish credibility and influence at all levels of the organization through collaboration, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordinating cross-functional teams, outside counsel, and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI-enabled tools, with appropriate attention to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical use.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous high-priority matters and a high-volume workload simultaneously and experience designing scalable contracting solutions.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports, or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• • Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levels
  • Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational units
  • Recommends modifications to operating policies
  • Responsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activity
  • Accomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments
  • Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required. 
  • May perform ongoing tasks of organizational units
  • Frequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects 
  • Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations

PAY SCALE

The pay scale for this position is between $174,707 and $231,487. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Exceptional Perks That Go Beyond the Basics
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being—mind, body, and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  Medical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits to support you through every stage of life
• Fertility & Family-Building Support through WIN Fertility: Includes Adoption & Surrogacy Benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, offering up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services such as IVF, IUI, and preconception support
• Generous Time Off
  Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and MTO (Miscellaneous Time Off) for volunteering or a compelling personal need
• Smart Retirement Planning
  Build long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Peace of Mind
  Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Travel Insurance, so you're covered wherever life takes you
• Wellness Program
  Access a variety of tools and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-being
• Tuition Reimbursement
  Pursue continued education with financial support for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growth
• Exclusive Employee Discounts
  Save on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases/rentals, retail purchases, and more