Senior Counsel

Location:

Los Alamitos, CA, US

Requisition ID: 10083

Company: Epson America, Inc

Epson, a global technology leader, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Legal team.
The Senior Counsel is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters related to Epson’s products and services, including issues with moderate to high risk, while supporting the company’s transactional needs through the drafting and negotiation of tailored contracts. This role collaborates closely with mid- to senior-level stakeholders across Epson America.

This position is based our of Epson America’s headquarters in Los Alamitos, CA with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule.

What You’ll Do:

Legal Operations & Contract Management

Serve as the primary liaison supporting business teams on commercial contracts, coordinating with internal legal counsel and external vendors
Manage and prioritize contract workflows, ensuring timely review, approval, and compliance with internal policies
Review contractual documents, address routine legal inquiries, and escalate complex risks to attorneys
Draft and prepare standard, non-complex agreements (e.g., Statements of Work) using established templates
Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and tracking systems
Develop and implement processes to improve contract management efficiency, accuracy, and reporting

Litigation & Compliance Support

Organize and analyze information for litigation and pre-litigation matters
Support records management in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
Monitor and report on litigation status and related activities
Assist with legal research, training initiatives, and special projects

Strategic Leadership

In partnership with senior management, develop and execute legal strategies that support business objectives within defined areas
Contribute to and influence cross-functional decision-making at the senior management level
Lead legal thinking and manage an active portfolio of matters within assigned areas
Collaborate closely with internal legal teams to ensure aligned and effective legal support

Advice & Counsel

Advises business stakeholders on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies within defined area
Provide guidance on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Assesses legal risks and opportunities, establishes and advocates plans to minimize risks within defined areas at levels acceptable to businesses supported.
Establish and advocate risk mitigation strategies within acceptable business parameters

Requirements:

5-8 years of relevant legal experience
Prior in-house experience supporting sales, marketing and product development for technology products strongly preferred
Enthusiastic team player with strong communication and project management skills, as well as business judgment and ability to assess risk
Strong business judgment with the ability to assess and balance legal risk
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Proactive, detail-oriented team player with a strong desire to learn and contribute to Epson’s success
Active California Bar membership or active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Employee Benefits

In addition to joining a team of dedicated professionals who support each other and are passionate about their work, you’ll also enjoy a variety of attractive, industry-leading benefits.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage eligibility on start date
Generous paid time off, including sick time, vacation, and holidays
Income protection plans, including life insurance and short-term and long-term disability programs paid by the company
401K plan with company matching
Educational reimbursement, employee assistant program (EAP), adoption assistance, employee discounts and much more!

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $182,895 and $228,620. Please note that this position’s salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Epson America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.