Legal Counsel
Lifetime Benefit Solutions, Inc. · Buffalo, NY · 4 wk ago
Legal$123k/yrFull-time
About the role
Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business‑aligned team. The Legal Counsel exercises sound judgment and excellent communication skills and balances risk while operating with a solutions‑oriented approach. The focus of this role is to engage as a trusted business partner providing practical, timely, and context‑driven legal advice to enable informed decision‑making and advance enterprise objectives.
Responsibilities
- Supports Business-Aligned Decision-Making & Serve as a Trusted Business Partner
- Builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal clients, legal department colleagues, and cross functional partners, grounded in trust, transparency, and shared accountability.
- Communicate legal advice clearly, concisely, and professionally, tailoring messages for non-legal audiences to support timely, informed decision making.
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues by understanding the operational environment, strategic priorities and engaging early to help shape outcomes.
- Engages in difficult or sensitive conversations directly, respectfully, and constructively, assuming positive intent and seeking to understand differing perspectives.
- Provides Comprehensive Legal Support
- Provides a full range of legal services for assigned practice areas and business partners, translating legal risk into clear, actionable guidance aligned to business objectives, timelines, and the Company’s risk tolerance.
- Conducts thorough legal analysis and factual investigation, exercising sound judgment and applying relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to real world business issues.