Job description

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo. Our Legal Team is seeking a hybrid Associate General Counsel. You would be responsible for focusing primarily on government contracts and commercial transactions in a technology-based business. You'll assist senior attorneys on analyzing the various legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to the Company’s fast-growing business. You must be diligent and proactive, show excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with all levels of the Company. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people. The essential duties and responsibilities include: Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex sales and services agreements, technology agreements, distribution and dealer agreements that comply with Company policies and risk tolerance. Provide advice to all levels of the Company in all areas, including Operations, Business Development, Finance and Engineering, advising on the legal issues and risks, deal structures, negotiation strategy, and company policies and procedures, and using legal concepts that business-minded people can understand. Assist with corporate governance and compliance matters. Assist in other transactions and matters including employment issues and export compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect. Education and work experience requirements are: Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials. Minimum 3-9 years of experience. To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here: Demonstrated experience advising clients in structuring complex commercial transactions, including in-depth experience in contract negotiation, and drafting. Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; must be able to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues. Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. Demonstrates strong written communication skills. Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills. Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills. Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills. Effective execution and decision making. Champion of change and promotes innovation. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities. Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear. Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additional requirements are: U.S. Citizenship Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time. Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area. San Diego, California Pay Range $160,000 — $230,000 USD Disclaimers The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason . As part of our onboarding process, we conduct background checks, where legally permitted and appropriate for the role, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and privacy requirements. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that TrellisWare Technologies may collect, process, use and obtain your personal information for recruiting and hiring purposes in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws. Please review our Employee-Applicant Privacy Notice for more information. *TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.* Check out the Careers page for more information about working at TrellisWare Technologies.

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The essential duties and responsibilities include:
Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex sales and services agreements, technology agreements, distribution and dealer agreements that comply with Company policies and risk tolerance.
Assist with corporate governance and compliance matters.
Assist in other transactions and matters including employment issues and export compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials.
Minimum 3-9 years of experience.
To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:
Demonstrated experience advising clients in structuring complex commercial transactions, including in-depth experience in contract negotiation, and drafting.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Demonstrates strong written communication skills.
Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
Effective execution and decision making.
Champion of change and promotes innovation.
Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
U.S. Citizenship
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time.

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