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Corporate Attorney in Mountain View, CA

FTI Consulting, Inc. Jan 01,2015 Dec 06,2014 Location USA Mountain View CA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 12 yrs required

Profile

Managing Director, Strategic Communications - Special Situations Practice Duties: Lead the execution and origination of client mandates in the Special Situations Practice. Assignments include M&A transactions, crises, bankruptcies & restructurings, litigation support, capital raisings, leadership transitions and other sensitive corporate announcements. Participate in ongoing practice and business development, including growing relationships with current and prospective clients, as well as with referral sources in the legal and financial community. Leads multiple accounts and projects with overall accountability for execution, staffing and administration, including providing on-site client support in certain cases. Responsibile for new business strategy and activities. In addition, he/she is expected to help recruit, hire, develop and retain talent while inspiring teamwork and commitment across the Strategic Communications practice. Collaboration with other business segments of the company. Advise clients and, where appropriate, other Strategic Communications client teams on various situations, primarily hostile and friendly M&A, bankruptcies, crises, litigation and capital raisings. Lead new business initiatives and routinely win business. Develop strategic proposals and communications plans for clients and new business prospects. Lead deployment of advisory teams within Special Situations and in collaboration with other Strategic Communications practices and the company's business segments, often on client sites. Mentor staff and ensure overall quality of all deliverables. Maintain client relationships, including strategizing with and facilitating the utilization of other Strategic Communications resources and capabilities such as research, public affairs, capital markets communications, employee engagement, corporate positioning and creative services. Analyze and synthesize strategic recommendations from comparable situations. Conceptualize and develop thought leadership initiatives on behalf of the firm. Develop and manage relationships with external and internal referral sources across the business community and within the company. Manage profitability and utilization on multiple projects and accounts, and take full responsibility for creating and negotiating client contracts, addendums, etc. Play a substantial role in firm initiatives and identify critical goals and success factors for the business and individuals.

Qualification and Experience

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree is required. JD, MBA or other advanced degree is preferred. 12+ years of professional experience in relevant roles. Proven track record of developing new business in competitive situations. Proven track record of managing large, complex client engagements. Possesses proven people/team management skills and experience. Possesses excellent written and oral presentation skills. Possesses excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates and role models a service-oriented attitude. Track record of managing communications with multiple stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, media, etc) during hostile and friendly transactions, bankruptcies, crises, distressed and litigation scenarios. Deep media relations experience and top-tier financial media relationships, including developing and executing media strategies intended to raise awareness, as well as those intended to mitigate or balance negative coverage. Ability to advise and secure confidence of senior communications and C-level client contacts, as well as other outside legal and financial advisors. Ability to work under pressure and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients, peers and other staff. Prior capital markets communications experience, including familiarity with financial regulations and investor relations processes.

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