Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Compliance

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including significant in-house and/or top-tier law firm experience
• Experience supporting public company compliance initiatives and corporate governance matters
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including: Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Supply chain and vendor agreements, Consulting and services agreements, Technology transactions, Joint development agreements, University research agreements, Securities purchase agreements
• Experience advising business stakeholders on intellectual property rights, strategic partnerships, and product development matters
• Experience counseling management and HR teams on labor and employment law matters, including employee relations, workplace investigations, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution
• Experience conducting internal investigations and compliance audits while preserving legal privilege
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and employee training initiatives
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, life sciences, or other regulated industries is a MUST
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and public company legal requirements
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, including wage and hour compliance, accommodation, leave laws, anti-discrimination regulations, and workplace investigations
• Ability to identify legal, operational, and reputational risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound legal and business judgment
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to executive leadership and non-legal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
• Proven ability to develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions
• Leadership & Collaboration: ability to lead compliance initiatives and drive accountability across departments
• Experience developing and conducting employee training programs related to legal compliance, governance, ethics, and employment matters
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters while coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Personal Attributes: high integrity, professionalism, ethical judgment, proactive solutions-oriented mindset
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred
• Preferred qualifications: additional corporate compliance certifications, SEC filings experience, outside counsel management, SEC regulations familiarity
• Annual Salary Range: ($160,000 - $230,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans