Corporate Counsel Resume Example
A corporate counsel resume example with 10+ years of experience in corporate law and business legal affairs.
Michael Bennett
Professional Summary
Strategic Corporate Counsel with 10+ years of experience providing comprehensive legal guidance to Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions. Strong track record of managing legal risk while supporting business objectives. Skilled in leading legal teams and partnering with executive leadership.
Experience
Senior Corporate Counsel2020 - Present
Adobe Systems
- •Lead legal strategy and operations for global technology company with $5B+ revenue
- •Manage team of 6 attorneys and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions
- •Negotiate and structure complex commercial transactions valued at $100M+
- •Advise C-suite executives on legal risks and corporate governance matters
- •Reduced external legal spend by 40% through strategic insourcing
Corporate Counsel2017 - 2020
Salesforce
- •Handled legal affairs for enterprise software division with $1B+ revenue
- •Led legal due diligence for multiple acquisitions valued over $500M
- •Developed and implemented global compliance programs
- •Managed intellectual property portfolio of 1000+ patents
- •Created standardized contract templates reducing review time by 50%
Associate Corporate Counsel2013 - 2017
Intel Corporation
- •Supported technology licensing and commercial transactions
- •Advised on regulatory compliance and risk management
- •Managed litigation portfolio and outside counsel relationships
- •Developed corporate policies and procedures
- •Conducted legal training for business units
Education
Juris Doctor2010 - 2013
Stanford Law School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration2006 - 2010
University of California, Berkeley
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Securities Law, Commercial Transactions, Legal Operations, LeadershipMore Resume Examples in Legal
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