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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team and provide expert legal guidance and support across our organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a robust legal background, capable of navigating complex legal landscapes to protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, negotiating contracts, managing litigation risks, and providing proactive legal advice to various departments within the organization. The Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in shaping our legal strategy, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of compliance and integrity. With a deep understanding of the legal challenges facing our industry, the successful candidate will be adept at balancing legal risks with business objectives to support our organization's growth and success. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide legal advice and support to management on a wide range of legal issues.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Manage litigation risks and oversee disputes to protect the company's interests.
- Advise on employment law matters and assist with labor relations.
- Support corporate governance and policy development.
- Conduct legal research and keep abreast of changes in the law.
- Assist with intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark issues.
- Advise on risk management strategies and compliance programs.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed.
- Handle customer complaints and legal inquiries.
- Provide training to the company on legal topics.
- Support mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance activities.
- Manage and protect the company's legal and regulatory records.
- Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and compliance regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience in litigation management and intellectual property law is a plus.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
- Understanding of the industry-specific laws and regulations.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience advising senior management on legal risks and strategies.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a complex legal issue you resolved and how you approached it?
- How do you stay current with changes in laws and regulations that affect our industry?
- Can you provide an example of a successful negotiation you were involved in?
- How do you balance business objectives with legal risks?
- Describe your experience with managing litigation.
- What strategies do you use to ensure company compliance with laws and regulations?
- How have you contributed to the development and implementation of corporate policies?
- Can you discuss your experience with intellectual property law?
- How do you handle confidential and sensitive information?
- What do you see as the biggest legal challenge facing our industry today?