Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Summary Headquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. Role and Responsibilities Role & Responsibilities Samsung Electronics America is seeking to add a dynamic and experienced attorney to our commercial legal team providing legal support mainly for the Home Entertainment and Digital Appliances lines of business.  Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel, you will combine legal acumen with your substantial experience in consumer electronics and home appliances sales, distribution marketing and ecommerce transactions and provide sound legal advice and practical solutions on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters affecting SEA’s consumer electronics and home appliance businesses. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, assessing potential risks, managing commercial disputes, and providing guidance on various existing and emerging laws and regulations.  You should possess a “no ego” style that encourages clients and legal department peers to seek you out for trusted advice and counsel. You also take a proactive approach to legal matters and consistently look to help solve problems. In this role, you will: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including consumer electronics, home appliance and customer care teams and other legal department peers to support commercial objectives while managing risks to the company. Work closely with other members of Samsung’s legal team, business leaders, and other key stakeholders, to manage complex commercial-related matters. Be on the front line in negotiating agreements or disputes with counterparties. Provide guidance to senior management on issues relating to commercial matters, transactions, ecommerce and FTC issues. Draft and negotiate various standard and non-standard commercial agreements including retail and B2B sales and distribution agreements, service contracts, promotional agreements and technology licenses. Review packaging, warranties, user interfaces, end-user license agreements, and other terms and conditions of service as needed. Identify legal and regulatory issues associated with digital sales channels. Partner closely with other legal team members to advise on business matters. Exercise independent, informed, and considered judgment with minimal supervision. Must have strong, complex, and strategic commercial experience with strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills. Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal support and guidance on various business initiatives, product launches, and regulatory matters. Proactively identify emerging legal and regulatory risks for the business team. Support continuous improvement of AI technology solutions, standard form agreements, policies, and legal operations related to commercial transactions.

Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an Accredited US Law School with 8-10 years of legal practice experience Member in