General Counsel - Thousand Oaks, United States - VS Media

VS Media

Verified Company

Thousand Oaks, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

General Counsel

(Thousand Oaks, CA)**Located in Thousand Oaks, CA; VS Media has been in business since 1996 specializing in highly interactive, high-traffic, live video chat websites. Team members constantly face unique challenges that make it fun to come to work every day

Position Overview

The General Counsel's role is to aid in the protection of business interests, ensure compliance with applicable law and limit risk exposure, all while supporting the ability to execute on business operations in an effective and not overly burdened manner.

The GC is also expected to provide efficient turnaround on tasks conducive to an in-house, on demand role. As this is a full-time, on site role, we are unable to consider remote applicants.

Responsibilities
This role has multiple responsibilities that touch every corner of the company including, but not limited to, the following:

Draft, review, edit and approve contracts of all types affecting all areas of the business. Maintain executed copies of all agreements and track renewal and expiration dates. This is a document

- and contract-heavy position and high competence in this transactional work is critical.

Draft/review/update privacy policies and terms & conditions for all of the company's sites, affiliates and platforms.
Protect company trademarks and copyrights, including sending and responding to DMCA copyright infringement notices, sending cease & desist letters, filing WIPO actions when necessary and serving as the primary point of contact for brand protection companies.
Manage and create standard corporate documents when needed.
Receive and process all legal claims, prelitigation or not, and provide information and advice on those claims and how they should be handled to the President
Provide advice and counsel to employees regarding issues with customers, broadcasters, studios, recruiters and other employees.
Assist with HR issues when appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications must be commensurate with the role and responsibilities; however some key requirements include:

Active member in good standing of the California Bar.
Minimum 5 years of legal practice experience required, in a law firm or inhouse.
Minimum 35 years on transactional work required, with specific experience drafting, reviewing and editing various types of contracts.
Along with required transactional experience, some experience in at least two of the following areas is strongly preferred: technology law, data privacy law, international law, civil litigation, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, employment law.
Strong, clear and concise business communication writing skills, including correct grammar and spelling.
A positive attitude, a sense of humor, and the willingness to check your ego at the door.

Compensation
Compensation includes an attractive 401K. Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) is also provided. Full details will be made available during an interview.

For consideration please send along your resume, and salary requirements.

We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal background.

Principals ONLY

CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants_
Effective Date: January 1, 2023_
Drafted and Updated: October 27, 2022_
VS MEDIA, INC. collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and businessrelated purposes and to be in legal compliance.

Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information:
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- _Identifying information, such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature._
- _Demographic data, such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status._
- _Dependent's or other individual's information, such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN)._
- _National identifiers, such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation._
- _Educational and professional background, such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes._
- _Employment details, such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records._
- _Financial information, such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings._
- _Health and Safety information, such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information._
- _Information Systems (IS) information, such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company's information systems and networks._
- _Sensory or surveillance information, such as COVID-19 related temperature checks and c