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See's Candies · 1 day ago

Director, Legal Services

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $290K/yr

5+ years exp

See's Candies is a leader in the confectionary industry with a reputation for producing high-quality candy and providing superior customer service. The Director of Legal Services provides strategic leadership for the legal and compliance functions, ensuring the protection of the company's interests and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Retail

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of the legal department and provide legal advice to senior management regarding contracts, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property

Manage legal matters critical to the organization, including compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international laws, in conjunction with outside counsel

Provide legal advice in matters including internal governance, audit compliance, risk management, and operational and financial performance

Lead and support strategic business initiatives including employee safety, employee development, budget administration, and organizational goals

Develop strategic and operational plans for control, management, and improvement of legal capabilities

Ensure alignment with company goals and objectives, including training and administration of compliance

Participate in the development of corporate and departmental business plans

Select and manage outside counsel as necessary

Monitor and maintain current knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters, especially in retail, confection, and food processing industries

Support employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules and adherence to legislation and policy objectives

Manage and support negotiation and administration of collective bargaining and associated labor matters, such as grievances and regulatory filings

Work closely with Human Resources and company leadership in supporting employee relations and ensuring compliance with personnel regulatory requirements

Review and prepare defense for legal actions or advise on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization

Coordinate and review the work of internal or external legal staff

Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the legal function and resolve escalated issues requiring coordination with other departments

Qualification

JDLicensed to practiceCorporate legal experienceTrademarkIntellectual property lawRegulatory complianceLegal adviceCounselAnalyticalCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingProject management skills

Required

JD and licensed to practice law in California required

Five to ten years of experience representing corporate interests as internal counsel or in a law firm

Be familiar with trademark and intellectual property law relevant to food production and merchandise

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently

Willingness and ability to travel periodically for projects, hearings, litigation, and negotiations

Benefits

Full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits

401(k) eligibility

Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Company

See's Candies

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See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1921

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees