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Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Provide general counsel and support to company’s established businesses, social gaming startups, and senior management in US, Asia, South America, UK, and EU on commercial transactions, M&A, labor and employment, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate governance, data privacy and cyber security, compliance, and regulatory matters. Manage global legal team, identify and supervise outside counsel, and provide training and development. Establish company-wide processes and policies for negotiations, approval, and retention of agreements (including IT licensing, SaaS, gaming, IP, privacy, development, partnership, marketing, real estate, and construction agreements).Provide guidance and legal advice to HR departments on recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, and separations.Lead acquisitions of multi-million domestic and international targets in US, Portugal, Romania, and Brazil.Ensure adherence with company's policies and all licensing and regulatory requirements.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Responsible for legal support of JCI's Global Procurement and Supply Chain organizations and supported Sales and Distribution lines of business of JCI's Building Efficiency with general counsel on legal matters, business and legal strategy and operations, compliance training, antitrust, M&A and corporate restructuring, complex transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, IP and brand protection and development, as well as promoted strict adherence to JCI's Ethics Policy.Managing a team of attorneys that provide legal support on complex commercial transactions and dispute resolution.Supported Labor and Employment (L&E) practice for JCI’s Building Efficiency business unit, providing counsel to the leadership of the human resources (HR) and labor relations departments on L&E matters with day-to-day counseling, policy setting, compliance, response to and representation before various agencies, and litigation.

Chicago, Il, Us

Serve as a primary counsel for Tools, Lawn & Garden, Home Electronics, and Supply and Logistics business units in legal and compliance matters including purchasing, sales, intellectual property, operations, litigation, risk assessment, marketing, antitrust, ethics, bankruptcy, and general regulatory matters, as well as assisting with major purchasing initiatives for Home Appliances and Procurement business units.

Supported the operations of a global business by providing counsel on commercial issues relating to sales, procurement, IP licensing, R&D, joint development, joint venture, antitrust, operations, and employment; provided general regulatory advice; and led and negotiated strategic deals and agreements.

London, Gb

Ensured compliance with regulations & applicable standards and provided risk-related advice and guidance in analyzing, drafting, and negotiating legal instruments including procurement and supply, business services, associate agreements, intellectual property, licensing, technology and equipment leasing.

Played an integral part in managing, streamlining, and establishing legal and administrative foundation for many intricacies of international consultant of foreign medical schools’ operations.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History