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In-House
Attorney
Corporate
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Min 10 yrs required
Vice President General Counsel Responsibilities: Responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Provides senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, and obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel. The general counsel is directly involved in complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts. Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters. Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Judges the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, works with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approves settlements of disputes where warranted. Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC et al. laws and regulations. Structures and manages the company’s internal legal function and staff. Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the strategic and functional management of the company’s patents and IP. Serves as corporate Secretary.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: 10+ years’ experience in a law firm environment.Law degree and admitted to the bar.Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors. Experience managing other attorneys and supervising support staff in a corporation; experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources. Familiarity and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and legislation and related FASB revenue recognition guidelines. Experience in directing strategy and managing complex IP litigation cases. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Relationship Management: Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners. Influencing and Negotiation: Ability to influence at all levels, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies.Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and bosses. Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action. Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals. Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills.
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