Corporate Counsel

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support on a diverse range of business matters, including contract management, protecting the legal interests of our organization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will act as a key legal advisor to various business units and stakeholders, ensuring that our business operations align with current laws while minimizing legal risk and supporting strategic growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including leases, vendor services, employment contracts, software technology, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and licensing agreements.

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., data privacy or labor laws).

• Transactional Support: Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing rounds, including conducting due diligence and preparing closing documents.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential legal liabilities in new projects or business deals and develop proactive strategies to protect the company’s interests.

• Internal Policy Compliance: Oversee internal policies and ensure they adhere to legal guidelines.

• Internal Advisory: Provide training and clear legal guidance to executive leadership and staff on legal issues affecting their respective business units.

• Strategic Legal Analysis: Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the company's interests.

• Continuing Education: Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.

Experience & Education

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Licensing: Active member in good standing with the State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Experience

• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of corporate and business law, and contract principles.

Skills & Qualifications

• Negotiation: Proven ability to advocate for business interests while finding practical solutions to close deals.

• Analytical Reasoning: Skilled at interpreting complex legal statutes and translating them into actionable business advice.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for drafting precise documents and presenting to stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing contracts and maintaining corporate records.

• Project Management: Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.

• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.