Sr. Legal Counsel

Posted by KEEN Footwear on 06/24/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Legal

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment, Retailer

State: OR

City:

Country: United States

Required Experience: 7 - 10 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate:

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: Telecommute

Job Description & Requirements

General Summary

The Sr. Legal Counsel provides legal advice and support on a variety of legal matters for the business including intellectual property and brand protection, privacy, commercial agreements, corporate matters and compliance. This position is open to candidates on the West Coast, preferably in the Portland Metro area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and support to global business teams on a wide range and scope of legal matters
• Leads the development and execution of the organization’s intellectual property strategy across relevant substantive areas such as design patents, utility patents, trade dress and trademarks. Balances broad protection with cost effectiveness in patent and trademark filings
• Partners with other Legal and DTC team members to improve brand protection strategies and efforts, including on global marketplaces
• Prepares and reviews documents and policies and provides interpretations and recommendations to ensure organizational compliance with evolving global privacy regulations
• Drafts and reviews commercial agreements and other contracts, including those that contain complex IP and privacy matters such as license agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, data transfer and data protection agreements
• Supports entity management and governance-related needs of domestic and international subsidiaries
• Recommends where appropriate the use and selection of outside counsel. Manages and collaborates with outside counsel and other experts

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from a nationally accredited and recognized law school with strong academic record
• Member, in good standing, of at least one US State Bar (Oregon preferred)
• Eight years of experience
• Combined experience at a top law firm and as in-house legal counsel
• Experience working for a global company focused on manufacturing and/or sale (including ecommerce) of physical products preferred
• Proven ability to design, implement and manage intellectual property development and brand protection programs at a global scale
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, as well as state, federal and regional consumer protection and privacy laws
• Sound risk assessment capabilities in rapidly evolving regulated areas
• Strong business acumen
• Ability and willingness to dive into unfamiliar areas and learn quickly
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects in a busy work environment
• Ability to partner cross functionally and serve as a go-to partner for fellow peers in the company and legal department
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple, actionable recommendations
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to form strong internal relationships and influence across departments
• Ability to function with a high degree of integrity and professionalism

Travel Required

Up to 10% of work time involves travel

Status: Full-time, salary

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place. 

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

About KEEN Footwear

Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.