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Position: Associate Counsel
Location: Pleasanton, California

Position Summary:

IronPlanet is searching for an Associate Counsel in our Pleasanton, CA office. The successful candidate will have at least three to five years experience with a law firm or in-house corporate legal department. The Associate Counsel will provide legal support on a wide range of legal matters, including general corporate matters, regulatory responsibilities, SEC/NASDAQ compliance, employment/HR matters, risk management, and intellectual property in support of a variety of business operations.


Primary Functions / Responsibilities:

  • GENERAL CORPORATE MATTERS
    • Be an Active Management Team Member
    • Draft/Review Corporate/Commercial Agreements
    • Negotiate Agreements with Customers
    • Coordinate with Outside Foreign Counsel
    • Maintain/Review Website/Site Content
    • Maintain Terms of Use/Privacy Policies
    • Coordinate with Investor Relations group to draft and distribute press releases
    • Act as a liaison for stockholder, option holder, or investor questions
  • REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Monitor U.S. and International Business and Regulatory Environment
    • Initiate Regulatory Compliance Activities (Auctioneer, Motor Vehicle Dealer, Money Services Business)
  • SEC/NASDAQ COMPLIANCE
    • Coordinate Non-Financial Periodic Filings
  • EMPLOYMENT/HR MATTERS
    • HR Policies
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
    • Insurance Coverage
    • Disputes, Arbitration, Resolution Management
  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
    • Maintain IP Portfolio
    • Assist outside counsel

Education and Experience Required:

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • License to practice law in CA
  • Three to five years experience with a law firm or in-house corporate legal department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience with a wide range or corporate, commercial and international matters
  • Excellent problem solving abilities and negotiation skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Self-starter and able to handle multiple ongoing projects

Physical Requirements:

  • Near constant computer and mouse work
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required

About IronPlanet:

IronPlanet is the world’s leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment. Our sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations through a global audience of buyers. Our guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo. IronPlanet filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 18, 2010.


Compensation:

Salary range of $140,000 - $165,000/year, plus equity/stock options


To Apply:

Send your resume to careers@ironplanet.com with the position title in the subject line.

Applicants only, please. IronPlanet is not accepting submissions from recruiters.