Communications Director directs an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Being a Communications Director may conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. Additionally, Communications Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Communications Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Communications Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About InterDigital
About InterDigital InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400® index.
Position Summary
The Head of Legal Operations will be based at InterDigital’s headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware (part of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region) and will include travel to other InterDigital sites in the U.S. and Europe. The successful candidate will drive InterDigital’s efforts to enhance legal operational efficiency and business processes for the global legal department, activate and lead a global outside counsel management program, lead the identification, selection, and implementation of tools and technology, partner with the patents team to manage the costs of our extensive patent portfolio, serve in a chief of staff capacity to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) (for example, supporting leadership team meetings, town halls and support for board of director and associated governance meetings), and lead a core team of legal operations professionals. The successful candidate will combine their significant operational, administrative, financial, M&A integration and/or project management expertise with an understanding of patent-related and other legal processes to accomplish these goals. This position will report directly to the CLO and work closely with other C-suite executives, members of the legal department as well as business partners in Finance, IT, HR, Licensing and other colleagues across the organization.
Responsibilities
Legal Operations
Counsel Management
Financial Management
Information Technology
Chief of Staff
HR and Integration
Required Experience
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