Executive Assistant General Counsel
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Job Location:
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel you will provide legal administrative support to our General Counsel and other members of the Legal Department with the day-to-day operations of the legal needs for all of the UFG affiliated entities including the preparations of documents necessary to comply with federal state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.
Specific duties for this administrative support role include:
- Schedule meetings agendas and conference calls
- Manage and coordinate calendars in Outlook on a daily basis
- Answer screen and direct all incoming calls handling issues properly and transferring or relaying messages internally or externally
- Expense report filing tracking and invoice paying
- Organize and sustain the filing system filing correspondence and other records
- Manage time effectively to meet and exceed deadlines to ensure availability for additional projects
- Demonstrate an ability to understand and explain franchise transactions and a franchise business model
- Assist with the management and administration of a portfolio of trademarks and other intellectual property
- Organize and maintain Legal Department files
- Assist with ideas for streamlining and improving efficiency of Legal Department work product
- Utilize strong organization skills and keen attention to detail to manage multiple concurrent transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Assist with annual updates and preparation of ancillary documents for Franchise Disclosure Documents and filing annual reports and renewals for all affiliated business entities
Qualifications :
We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Executive Assistant who combines a persistent personality and impeccable attention to detail with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication addition you should be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive under pressure within a fast-paced environment. It is also vital that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility to build solid business relationships.
Specific qualifications for this legal assistant role include:
- Associates degree four-year degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program OR 3-5 years experience working as a paralegal in corporate law or transactions OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in franchise law preferred; experience in business law or intellectual property law a plus
- Prior experience communicating with outside or inside counsel
- Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Additional Information :
Once you become part of our amazing team of winners youll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive training to hone your skills
- Paid travel opportunities
- Medical Dental Vision and Life insurance coverage
- Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- Generous time off and paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Social gatherings and team building activities
- Leadership workshops for personal development
- Recognition for our top performers
- Philanthropy a chance to give back to the community
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Join us at United Franchise Group a global leader for entrepreneurs!
Apply today!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
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