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Career Opportunities with Market America Inc Careers At Market America Inc Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide a wide range of legal services and advice to business units throughout the organization, primarily in the areas of employment law, contracts, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, risk management and insurance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and support to various business units relating to a variety of transactional and commercial matters in the U.S., including drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating vendor contracts, confidentiality and non-disclosure, employment-related contracts, independent contractor, transportation agreements, information technology agreements, property and equipment leases, and other commercial agreements to protect the organization’s interest. Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide-range of employment law matters including ADA, ADEA wage and hour compliance, discrimination, harassment, termination, employee contracts, and workplace investigations. Manage and provide support with respect to the company’s intellectual property including trademark filings, trademark protection and patents. Review marketing materials and presentations to ensure compliance with federal laws (i.e., FDA, FTC) and other relevant regulations and assist business units with marketing issues and strategies to meet the specific needs and requirements of the organization. Counsel management on corporate legal issues relating to regulatory compliance, intellectual property, contracts, direct investment, employment, consumer protection, technology, international trade, sales and marketing and direct selling laws. Assist business units with contract issues, enforcement, dispute resolution and best practices, including mediation, arbitration and litigation. Provide support for the upkeep and implementation of appropriate document retention and control policies. Enhance awareness of legal and commercial risks to management and work proactively in responding to legal and compliance issues from management. Prepare and update template agreements and provide relevant legal training to business colleagues. Participate in the management of relationships and services of outside attorneys. Manage and assist in all company-related insurance coverages, and assist with insurance claims and management of relationships with brokers. Education and Experience: Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent. 5-10 years as a practicing attorney, 5 years of corporate legal experience preferred. Advanced writing and speaking proficiency in English. Must be a state licensed attorney in the United States and in good standing. Preference to those with licenses in NC, FL and/or NY. Skills: Proficient use of MS Office Products. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Market America | SHOP.COM considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Market America Inc

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