Corporate Attorney

This is a hybrid career opportunity.

WAC Group has disrupted our industry by challenging conventions and building sustainable products with integrity. With multiple thriving brands, our unparalleled, world-class organization includes WAC Lighting, WAC Home, Modern Forms Luminaires + Smart Fans, Schonbek, dweLED, WAC Landscape, AiSPiRE, VENTRIX, Colorscaping and WAC Limited brands. WAC Group makes significant investments in breakthrough technologies, electronics research and development, and advanced engineering. Through eco-friendly manufacturing and giving back to our local and global communities, we are overcoming challenges with creativity and innovation!

Job Summary:

WAC Group is seeking a Corporate Attorney.  This role will be critical in managing and protecting the company’s intellectual property portfolio, while delivering strategic legal guidance across a wide range of corporate matters.  The ideal candidate will bring expertise in patent law, along with a broad range of corporate legal experience, to safeguard the company’s legal interests, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. The General Counsel collaborates closely with both internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with all stakeholders and external counsel to identify, protect and enforce intellectual property rights. 
• Manage and oversee patent strategy, patent litigation and portfolio management.
• Provide legal support on general corporate matters to include general governance and corporate agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts including licensing agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts. 
• Advise on risk management and compliance matters related to WAC Group’s IP assets and business initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including and not limited to the Executive Team, R&D, Engineering, Product Development, Finance, Sales, Operations, Marketing and Human Resources. 

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Current active bar membership in good standing with one or more U.S. jurisdictions.
• 7 years of relevant legal experience to include law firm and in-house practice.
• Proven knowledge and experience in patent law and patent litigation.
• Solid understanding of corporate transactional work and commercial agreements.
• Exceptional judgement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice across all levels of the organization. 
• Proven success in operating within a complex, high growth, fast paced corporate business environment.

The expected salary is $150,000 - $225,000.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors allowed by law.