We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Attorney to join our organization and provide strategic legal guidance on key business decisions and this role you will advise on a broad range of corporate legal mattersincluding contracts mergers and acquisitions regulatory compliance and corporate governanceto support the companys long-term goals and ensure sound legal practices.
The ideal candidate is a business-minded legal professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex issues with clarity and precision. This role may also represent the company in legal disputes through negotiation mediation or litigation ensuring our interests are effectively protected.
Essential Functions
Draft and negotiate a variety of corporate and transactional agreements.
Handle governance documents and operational agreements.
Advise on M&A transactions and compliance obligations.
Negotiation of business deals across industries.
Collaborate with internal customers to develop strategic legal solutions.
Write and review commercial contracts.
Develop and/or review external communications such as press releases or business-related announcements.
Provide support and direction on litigation matters.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will have outstanding skills in the following competencies:
Works autonomously.
Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms.
Provides a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
Works on advanced complex technical projects or business issues requiring technical or industry knowledge.
Requires strong interpersonal negotiations and communication skills.
Excellent written and analytical skills.
Work Environment
Works indoors in an office environment.
Physical Demands
Sitting and working at a personal computer
Work Authorization
This role requires authorization to work in the United States.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Typically requires 5 years of corporate and transactional law experience.
Experience working with government contracts.
Business development experience.
Education
Requires a J.D. and admittance to the Louisiana bar.
Required Experience:
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The Atlantic Alumina Company LLC owned alumina refinery in Louisiana is the last remaining operating alumina manufacturer in the United States.