Jessy Osterhoudt
Bow,NH
Summary
Sr. Counsel committed to effective communication and timely turnaround of work. Adept in contract negotiation, legal compliance, and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Recognized for approachability and exceptional business support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Managing Counsel
NMB Technologies Corporation, MinebeaMitsumi Group
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Counsel
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Counsel senior management as well as sales and purchasing personnel on a variety of legal issues with a practical business sense approach.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of corporate policies and legal requirements.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated (internally and externally) contracts and other legal documents to support client needs, including: sales agreements, terms of purchase, long term agreements, consignment agreements, leases, information technology contracts, and software and technology licenses.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on a wide variety of business and legal transactions, supporting business growth while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supported human resources department in addressing employment law issues, reducing the likelihood of costly litigation arising from workplace disputes or misconduct allegations against employees or executives alike.
- Provided expert guidance on intellectual property matters, safeguarding the company's valuable assets.
- Oversaw external counsel selection and management for optimal representation and cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, resulting in seamless integration post-transaction completion.
- Manage associate counsel training as well as reporting between US legal department and legal department headquarters in Japan.
Corporate Counsel
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc., MinebeaMitsumi
11.2012 - 02.2016
Associate Corporate Counsel
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Awarded NHBB’s Extra Mile Award in 2014 in recognition of extraordinary support to business teams.
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated various contracts, including: sales agreements, terms of purchase, long term agreements, consignment agreements, leases, information technology contracts & software and technology licenses for the aerospace, medical, and high technology markets.
- Worked with direct and sub-tier government contracting.
- Interpreted U.S. export regulations, including preparing export training materials and drafting voluntary disclosures as necessary.
- Established effective communication channels between legal department and other business units for prompt resolution of matters.
- Reduced litigation costs through effective mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Reviewed advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws to minimize risk exposure from false or misleading statements.
- Monitored corporate compliance, including updating corporate policies.
Legal Intern
Playrific, Inc.
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Drafted end user license agreements, terms of use and privacy policies for software and mobile app.
- Performed trademark availability search.
- Drafted sweepstakes rules.
Legal Intern
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws, including non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions of sale, and software agreements.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Concord, NH05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art: Drawing And Painting
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2007
Skills
- Contract review and negotiation
- Contract drafting
- Employment law
- Intellectual property
- Business law
- Legal research and compliance
Certification
New York State Bar
Hobbies
Running, Figure Skating, Reading
Timeline
Sr. Managing Counsel
NMB Technologies Corporation, MinebeaMitsumi Group
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Counsel
03.2016 - 05.2021
Corporate Counsel
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc., MinebeaMitsumi
11.2012 - 02.2016
Associate Corporate Counsel
11.2010 - 10.2012
Legal Intern
Playrific, Inc.
08.2010 - 11.2010
Legal Intern
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.
05.2009 - 05.2010
J.D. - Law
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art: Drawing And Painting
Georgia State University
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