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Senior Legal Counsel

Mountain View, United States

Position Summary:

In this role, you will support SRA business leaders who are developing its technologies, products, and services by collaborating with and advising executives and their engineering, clinical, and regulatory business teams on a variety of matters, including health-related features and products, product design and development, regulatory compliance, research collaborations and partnerships, and human subjects research. You will also help formulate legal and regulatory strategies and advise on and provide creative solutions to mitigate risks presented by the development of innovative technologies; while drafting, negotiating, and overseeing complex agreements that facilitate the design, development, and distribution of various technologies. You will also monitor the progress of regulations and policies, consult with and respond to inquiries by regulatory agencies.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Draft and advise on a wide range of contracts, including license agreements, research agreements, clinical trial agreements, business associate agreements, service agreements and statements of work, privacy and data security agreements, and confidentiality agreements
  • Perform legal analysis and make recommendations on legal, contractual, risk, and compliance issues
  • Conduct legal and non-legal research, fact-finding and due diligence projects
  • Perform efficient and timely delivery of legal advice; anticipate, mitigate, and advise regarding any potential legal problems across corporate groups and third-party relationships
  • Serve as liaison for legal matters among in-house counsel, executive leadership, management, outside legal counsel and other experts
  • Manage outside counsel when retained to address issues requiring special expertise and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of legal representation
  • Other duties as assigned

 Required Skills:

  • Must have Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • 10+ years of experience in a leading law firm or in-house role providing legal counsel on commercial transactions, product licensing, and regulatory and compliance matters at a technology company or respected law firm
  • Must be admitted to the State Bar of California and in good standing
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of complex agreements, including commercial, research, and clinical trial agreements
  • Ability to advise and counsel business teams and executive management on complex legal and regulatory matters and other related regulatory issues, including privacy, security, and AI ethics
  • Capable of fostering and facilitating teamwork by cultivating relationships, counseling, collaborating, and effectively communicating with teammates and cross-functional partners
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to navigate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways while displaying sharp business insight and analytical skills
  • Good judgment, including good business judgment
  • International company experience a plus
  • Bilingual English & Korean
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Base Pay Range
$200,000—$300,050 USD

Additional Information

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity

Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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