The Senior Corporate Counsel operates out of the corporate headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel.The primary responsibilities of this position include managing corporate governance for the company's subsidiaries worldwide, maintaining and advising employees about the company's delegation of authority, drafting and negotiating contracts with customers and business partners in Latin America, and providing counsel to the the global Finance, Treasury and Tax departments. We are seeking someone with 5+ years of experience as a licensed lawyer in North Carolina.
The TGCS Legal Department is comprised of generalists that work seamlessly as a unit. Each lawyer in our department is assigned responsibility to support multiple functional areas and senior executives in our company, but as needs arise, we work together to solve problems and facilitate company objectives. From time to time, each of our lawyers maywork on a variety of contracts, employment matters, managing litigation and other adversarial matters, international corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Maintain the company's Delegation of Authority and advise employees about it.
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, primarily related to the sale of technology products and the procurement of related services.
Assist the lawyer handling Compliance with research into local laws and investigations into incidents, as needed.
Assist the Chief Legal Officer with matters for the Finance, Treasury, and Tax departments.
Respond to requests from auditors (internal and external)
Resolve adversarial matters
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Juris Doctorate Degree and 5+ years of experience.
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
Ability to work well with others (clients and colleagues should seek their advice and follow it)
Ability to gather relevant facts, understand applicable law, and determine an appropriate course of action.
Ability to analyze issues well.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to provide practical advice.
Ability to recognize and resolve problems
Recognition of when they should seek assistance from more senior lawyers.
Ability to perform administrative responsibilities, including managing projects within a budget
Given the global responsibilities of the role, this person will need to be available via phone and email during off hours.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in dealing with charismatic clients.
Spanish language ability preferred.
About the Company:
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to some of the best known retailers in the world. E.g., Walmart, Kroger, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Lowe's Foods, Michaels, The Gap, Calvin Klein.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:
Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
Employee Assistance Programs
Pre-tax spending accounts
401(k) plan (with company match)
Company provided life insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days
EEO:
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email benefits@toshibagcs.com to request an accommodation.
