Assistant General Counsel
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Job Summary
Job Description
Our client is looking for a dedicated and professional Assistant General Counsel to join their legal team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization by providing critical legal expertise and advisory support. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal acumen excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex legal matters while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior management and stakeholders on legal risks business strategies and compliance implications.
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts and legal documents to ensure alignment with organizational goals and mitigate potential risks.
- Conduct legal research and stay informed on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the organization.
- Collaborate with internal teams to manage compliance with applicable laws regulations and corporate policies.
- Handle and manage legal disputes including liaising with external counsel and overseeing litigation or arbitration matters.
- Develop and maintain best practices for governance compliance and risk management.
- Provide training to internal teams on legal and regulatory issues relevant to operations.
- Assist the General Counsel in shaping legal strategy and ensuring organizational alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the state bar association.
- A minimum of insert desired years of relevant legal experience ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
- Strong understanding of insert relevant industries e.g. corporate law regulatory compliance intellectual property employment law etc..
- Proven ability to analyze complex legal and business matters and deliver clear and practical advice.
- Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize legal and business considerations effectively to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a results-oriented mindset.
Day-to-day
- Provide counsel on contracts agreements and operational policies to safeguard the organizations legal position.
- Support multiple departments with legal guidance on day-to-day matters and long-term initiatives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential legal risks while ensuring alignment with the organizations business objectives.
- Engage with outside counsel and coordinate as necessary on specialized legal matters or litigation.
- Participate in leadership meetings to provide legal insight and contribute to organizational strategy.
- Maintain and update legal documentation and records in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Lead and support initiatives to enhance the organizations legal and compliance processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development including CLE support and bar association memberships.
- Inspiring and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and innovation.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health dental vision and retirement plans.
- Leadership opportunities and the ability to shape and influence legal strategy at a growing organization.
If you are a highly motivated legal professional with a commitment to excellence and an eagerness to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply for this exciting Assistant General Counsel position.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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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