Responsibilities build and maintain the legal operations infrastructure manage and coordinate outside counsel selection and relationships establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks conduct a comprehensive audit of Anova’s global customer and commercial contracting landscape optimize Anova’s global legal entity structure across all jurisdictions lead the legal function for acquisitions ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations facilitate proactive and cost-effective IP portfolio management serve as the organization’s primary point of contact on all litigation, disputes, and legal proceedings Requirements 8+ years of legal experience meaningful prior in-house experience law firm background in corporate, commercial, or technology transactions welcomed J.D. from an accredited law school active bar membership in good standing solid working knowledge of corporate law, including M&A and commercial contracts hands-on experience building or operating contract lifecycle management processes working knowledge of legal management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated ability to operate autonomously Hard Skills legal operations corporate law M&A commercial contracts contract lifecycle management IP portfolio management litigation management compliance auditing governance frameworks Soft Skills communication autonomy relationship management coordination leadership organizational skills proactive problem-solving negotiation strategic thinking collaboration Certifications & Qualifications J.D. active bar membership #J-18808-Ljbffr
