Corporate Counsel, OFC

About the role

The Corporate Counsel will lead MeriCal's internal legal function and overall legal strategy, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and key business stakeholders. This role will ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international law and regulations, proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Develop strategies to protect the company's intellectual property.
• Assist in corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including commercial, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide clear, concise legal writing to support various business initiatives and legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including monitoring changes in legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support for litigation and dispute resolution, including case management, discovery, and coordination with external counsel.
• Interpret laws and regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA/GDPR if applicable, state breach-notification laws) and define legal requirements, risk thresholds, and required disclosures.
• Advisory on incident responses, breach notification, and regulatory exposures.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Advise on legal aspects of risk management, including insurance and liability matters.
• Regularly attend legal seminars and stay updated on changes in the legal landscape.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment, with a focus on contracts and non-disclosure agreements; intellectual property, and corporate governance. Strong expertise in intellectual property, corporate governance, trademarks, legal research, and legal writing. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. High level of integrity and professional ethics. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Bachelor Degree (BA or BS) degree from an accredited university.

Skills

Strong expertise in intellectual property, corporate governance, trademarks, legal research, and legal writing. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. High level of integrity and professional ethics. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

No-cost vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program. Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents. Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance. 401(k) matching plan and more!

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $200,000- $240,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education.

Schedule

Full-time position.