Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs

The Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs is responsible for managing legal aspects of domestic and international commercial matters, such as drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex commercial, licensing, and real estate agreements, and providing advice and guidance for UDX operations. This position includes managing a team of attorneys and staff as well as managing outside counsel and consultants.

• Leading complex domestic and international commercial transactions, including analysis of, and advising management regarding relative merits of, potential deal structures; establishing processes, priorities and milestones for transactions; and oversight of contract and compliance tracking.
• Negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex agreements such as intellectual property licensing, management, financing, government incentive, and purchase and sale agreements; capital and operating leases; and other legal agreements.
• Leading team of attorneys and support staff, including allocation and supervision of work and professional development, and management of outside counsel.
• Advising regarding corporate transactions, including joint ventures, commercial lending, and board and shareholder matters for domestic and international entities.
• Strategic planning for proposed transactions, management of special projects, and provide general advice and counsel on legal issues to Senior Management.
• Review and interpret laws, regulations, and pending legislation and any best practices applicable to UDX operations. Drafting of policies and procedures and development and presentation of training materials.

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (or equivalent)
• 12+ years of experience in commercial and real estate transactions, negotiating, drafting and interpreting complex business/intellectual property contracts; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong business ethics
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends to accommodate major transactions and multiple time zones