Corporate Legal Counsel

About This Role

Serve as an In-House Corporate Counsel responsible for corporate legal matters, including corporate secretary duties, board work, and transactional activities. This role involves advising on a wide range of legal issues to protect company interests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corporate secretary and board work
• Prepare corporate resolutions
• Work on corporate transactions and related duties
• Provide legal advice on corporate policies, compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment, and contract negotiation
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, customers, and business partners
• Ensure company adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, developing compliance programs
• Manage company litigation, coordinating with external legal counsel and developing legal strategies
• Identify potential legal risks associated with business decisions and transactions, and conduct risk assessments
• Assist in maintaining proper corporate governance practices and advising on board matters
• Work with departments like finance and human resources to provide legal insights

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
• 5+ years of corporate law and M&A transactional experience
• Licensed to practice law in any state
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal guidelines
• Stellar analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with business teams
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is required
• 5+ years of corporate law and M&A transactional experience, preferably with an Am Law 200 or boutique law firm and/or in-house legal department

Nice to Have

• Securities law experience
• Insurance industry experience