Senior Attorney

OCLC

Senior Attorney handling complex legal matters and providing advice on legal implications for OCLC's operations. Collaborating with outside counsel and ensuring intellectual property protection.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeDublin • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, participates in, directs and executes assigned legal activities, including activities of a complex nature
Interprets laws and regulations governing the affairs of OCLC including regulations issued in the antitrust, personnel, environmental and other regulated areas
Prepares and negotiates agreements, contracts and other third-party arrangements which create rights and/or duties of OCLC, including purchasing and licensing agreements, real estate matters, and other matters
Reviews, comments and makes recommendations to the Vice President, General Counsel concerning company policies which have legal implications
Participates in meetings of management committees for the purposes of staying informed, giving advice and making recommendations regarding the legal aspects of operating and policy matters being considered for decision
Participates with outside counsel where necessary as assigned and maintains proper liaison with and supervision of outside counsel
Participates in obtaining intellectual property protection for patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights of the company and works to ensure protection of those rights
Participates in and provides guidance of litigation involving OCLC and its affiliates
Provides legal counsel in connection with claims and controversies

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or L.L.B. degree
Not less than five years of professional experience in public or private legal practice
Member of the Ohio Bar
Additional professional experience is desirable
Superior analytical, drafting and research skills
Ability to manage heavy workload and to work a minimum 45 hour week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
Health and wellness events
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

legal activitiescontract negotiationintellectual property protectionlitigation guidancelegal researchpolicy analysisregulatory interpretationdrafting agreementsantitrust lawenvironmental law

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsadvisory skillsorganizational skillsworkload managementcollaborationrecommendation skillssupervisionproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

J.D. degreeL.L.B. degreeOhio Bar membership