Associate General Counsel

The role

This person will draft and negotiate commercial agreements and provide strategic legal advice for business development. They will also support global subsidiary companies and advise on compliance areas like employment law, trade compliance, and privacy.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate diverse commercial contracts with sophisticated customers and business partners.
• Provide strategic legal advice for business development initiatives and new business opportunities.
• Contribute practical advice and leadership in support of contract review processes, workflow management, and continuous improvement of contract administration.
• Actively support the Company’s business presence worldwide, including the establishment, governance, and support of global subsidiary companies.
• Advise the Company in diverse compliance areas, including employment law, trade compliance, and privacy.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Current bar membership in California
• At least 6 years of relevant legal practice experience
• Proven, hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts
• Strong practical knowledge of business law applicable to technology companies (e.g., data privacy, employment, intellectual property, etc.)
• Strong moral compass and understanding of business and professional ethics
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, and management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Ability to work onsite at our Santa Clara location

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

About the company

Picarro is the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Their software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide.