Senior Associate/Counsel (8+ Years) Corporate

Microsoft Corporation - New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment, Trademark, Patent, Intellectual Property
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Description:

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating multi-state commercial and industrial real estate leases.
• Conduct research on human resources issues, such as employment law, employee benefits and workers’ compensation.
• Prepare legal memoranda and research legal issues.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations and determine how they apply to Uline.
• Manage and direct outside counsel on an efficient and cost-effective basis.
• Provide counsel on personal estate issues, investments and other topics as needed.
• Handle all legal matters for Uline's various businesses and subsidiaries, including those located outside the United States.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years attorney experience, preferably in a corporate, in-house legal setting.
• Working knowledge of employment law as well as trademark, patent and other intellectual property law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and writing skills.
• Experience and knowledge in risk management and evaluation.
• Tremendous insight on a wide range of legal topics.
• International transactions and business experience a plus.
• Civil litigation and courtroom experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with quick response time.
• Professional demeanor and team player with high degree of confidentiality a must.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Wisconsin or eligible for admission on proof of practice elsewhere.

Source: Firm Web Site

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Contact Information:

Microsoft Corporation
http://www.microsoft.com

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