Corporate Litigation Attorney

About the role

The Corporate Litigation Attorney will be based out of our Stamford, CT office location and will play a crucial part in supporting a wide range of Gerald’s commercial activities. The ideal candidate must have arbitration and litigation experience in general commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with company representatives who are involved in the business.
• Assist in corporate litigation on business matters.
• Consistently anticipate and propose mitigation strategies for the management of potential contractual, compliance and financial risks.
• Work on commercial agreements in conjunction with business groups.
• Assist in regulatory issues in conjunction with compliance team.
• Research, anticipate, and guard company against legal risks.
• Provide legal advice to business units regarding compliance with laws and regulations that impact the business.
• Take the lead in devising negotiation strategies and drafting contracts and services agreements related to transactions.
• Structure, draft, and review reports and other legal documents.
• Represent company in legal proceedings.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, Compliance, Trading desks etc.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Must be licensed to practice in New York or Connecticut.
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in commodities.
• Civil arbitration and court litigation experience required.
• Corporate, transactional, business and shareholder dispute experience.
• Financial services background is strongly preferred.
• Possess a strong understanding of complex corporate issues pertaining to corporate transactions.
• First class written and verbal communication skills a requirement.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and positive team player approach.
• Analytical mindset.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a transaction team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in office 5 days a week.
• Must be able to travel occasionally as needed.

Employee Programs & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time