Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of licensing arrangements with academic, corporate, and public-sector customers.
• Partner with commercial teams worldwide to support sales and licensing processes and help move transactions forward efficiently.
• Draft, assess, and negotiate a wide range of business agreements, including contracts involving intellectual property rights and related commercial use.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and strategic considerations so business decisions align with company objectives and risk tolerance.
• Evaluate legal exposure in proposed deals and present practical recommendations to senior sales leadership.
• Support dispute-related work by assisting with subpoenas, investigations, and litigation matters involving civil, commercial, regulatory, and employment issues.
• Cookordination discovery activities, including document identification, review, and production, while maintaining compliance with legal obligations.
• Analyze pleadings, motions, and other case materials, and work with internal teams and outside counsel on case strategy, timelines, and budget tracking.
• Contribute to legal team effectiveness through training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of contracting and licensing practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted Attorney & Member of New York State Bar
• 4-6 years of experience at law firm or in-house with general corporate/commercial/intellectual property matters