Corporate Counsel

Company: AeroVironment
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position DescriptionCorporate CounselLocationSimi Valley, CAEmployment typeRegular - Full TimeID1928SummaryTheCorporate Counselwill partner closely with the Senior Counsel and legal team to support all aspects of AVs growing business and drive forward our strategic legal and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will bring broad legal and compliance experience, providing leadership and counsel in the areas of corporate compliance, employment, corporate transactions, litigation management, and a variety of customer and supplier contracts. Depending on successful candidate, this position will be located at our Wilmington, Massachusetts or Simi Valley, California location.Position Responsibilities+ Lead support and design of company practices, policies, and oversight efforts to facilitate corporate compliance + Advise on compliance matters, including privacy and security, accessibility, political law, ethics, employment, marketing, and antitrust + Advise on risks and liabilities of proposed commercial transactions and develop creative and practical legal solutions to meet business objectives + Stay ahead of applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance that impact AVs business. + Develop form agreements, best practices and lead all aspects of training to support our compliance and legal initiatives + Work closely with the product teams to advise on new features and business initiatives that ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations + Oversee litigation, response to claims, coordinating with outside counsel, as needed + Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, operations, finance, and company leadership team to develop and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements + Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary + Execute other projects as the need arises as part of a small legal team + Other duties as assignedSpecial Requirement:U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)+ JD from ABA-accredited law school and current membership in California or Massachusetts Bar (or able to satisfy all California or Massachusetts Bar admission on motion without examination requirements) + Minimum of four (4) years transactional experience at a Law firm and/or in-house as a corporate generalist or compliance professional. Government contracts and international corporate and compliance work helpful, but not required. + Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. or international locationsOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies+ Demonstrated experience as a motivated attorney who has the ability and confidence to work independently; strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent business judgment and attention to detail. + Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to business problems in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. + Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with a results-oriented mentality. + Extraordinary initiative, creative problem solver, with excellent judgment and analytical skills. + Hands-on, teammate with the ability to think clearly in a stressful situation, prioritize workload while running simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment. + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Proven written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain complex issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization. + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyPhysical Demands+ Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)ITAR Requirement:_This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See_ _22 CFR 120.15._ _Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._Benefits and Time Off:AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, weve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worlds most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutions permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companys to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may appy._ _To view our CCPA Privacy Policy click here:_

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