Associate General Counsel
| Company | Columbia Sportswear Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, OR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school, and 5+ years of experience in legal practice – a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
- Experience with legal department operations, including assistance across external legal relationships
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to explain legal issues and related risk-based considerations to business stakeholders and other non-lawyers to enable informed decision making
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups, coordinating legal support across a range of disparate business functions
- Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the company’s risk tolerance and strategic goals, and to balance competing risks and priorities based on the same
- Active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar, and the ability to practice law within the state of Oregon
Responsibilities
- Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues for a global, public company, with a focus on commercial, corporate, contracts, and regulatory issues
- Collaborate and coordinate business and legal needs with other departments within the company, including Sales, Procurement, HR, Retail, and Marketing
- Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company
- Provide training to the company on legal topics as necessary
- Negotiate, draft, and review a broad range of contracts supporting the organization’s operations. Create and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to support the business teams
- Provide legal support for the management and continued development of the company’s four brands, including its customer-facing activities (advertising, marketing, promotions, and social media)
- Ensure protection of the organization’s legal rights, utilizing broad familiarity with legal disciplines relevant to the company
- Research and provide advice on legal trends, new or proposed legislation, and administrative rules that may affect the Company in areas of responsibility
Preferred Qualifications
- A combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred