Assistant Corporate Counsel

Duties/Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and consult with Rockbridge companies on legal documents, including but not limited to, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, purchase orders, supply agreements and service contracts.
• Legal research as needed/requested
• Provide analysis and legal advice related to U.S. export control regulations to ensure compliance and address inquiries from Rockbridge companies when necessary.
• Handle low-level contract and legal disputes over past-due invoices, warranty claims and facility access agreements.
• Review creditor bankruptcy court notices, gather account information for Rockbridge companies, prepare and file proofs of claim and provide general advice regarding bankruptcy claims.
• Assist and advise on corporate governance matters including by-laws, articles of incorporation, meeting minutes and unanimous consents.
• Aid and advise on real estate/environmental matters, or local permitting related to property owned by Rockbridge, domestically.
• Other legal duties as directed by Corporate Counsel.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent command of the English language for a variety of verbal and written communications, including presentations, reports, meetings and correspondences.
• The ability to express complex ideas in a coherent, articulate and persuasive manner.
• The ability to interpret all matters that confront Rockbridge companies in a legal context.
• Skills in negotiations.
• The ability to communicate in writing and verbally with extreme effectiveness.
• Highly effective human relations skills are required.

Education And Experience

• A Law School degree and bar membership.
• Three (3) years of legal experience in a Corporate or Law Firm Environment.

Physical Requirements

• Have a neat business-like appearance.
• Able to read printed word, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to bend and reach, sit for long periods of time, and able to traverse the building.

Total Rewards

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, including a monthly incentive bonus.
• Eligible employees with an opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, profit-sharing plans, 401k, life insurance programs, etc.