Assistant General Counsel, Global Corporate Governance & Business Services Center of Excellence

Nike - Portland, OR

As our Assistant General Counsel in the Global Corporate Governance & Business Services Center of Excellence, you will support, advise on and influence an extensive range of matters including, but not limited to:
• Structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing advice with regard to a wide range of agreements and documents relating to business transactions involving the company, including general commercial contracts supporting the global distribution, logistics and transportation, facilities operations and support services functions of NIKE and its global subsidiaries
• Identifying legal issues, providing analysis of legal risks, creating and implementing solutions structured to achieve business objectives efficiently
• Preparing and delivering training programs designed to enhance compliance and avoid litigation
• Selecting, retaining and managing outside legal counsel to ensure high-value, cost-effective representation
• Working closely with our Global Contracting Office to develop templates, playbooks and processes to support the efficient delivery of legal services in the subject areas you support
• Supporting other department needs as necessary
• JD degree
• Member, in good standing, of at least one U.S. State Bar and willingness to commit to membership in the Oregon State Bar
• 5-7 years’ experience in the practice of general business law with a focus on logistics, transportation, distribution, facilities and general procurement as well as information technology and intellectual property transactions
• Law firm or in-house experience in several of the following specialty areas is preferred: general commercial contracts, supply chain, transportation and logistics, facilities operations and support services, customs
• Experience in a corporate legal department is preferred
• Experience in international business transactions is a plus
• Strong bias for action and strategic thinking
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Foreign language a plus

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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