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Real Estate Attorney in New York City, NY

Pernod Ricard Aug 30,2014 Jul 02,2014 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Real Estate

4-5 yrs required

Profile

Legal Manager (Bilingual) The candidate will manage legal matters pertaining to the company and provide legal support to its affiliates throughout the Americas. Provide legal advice and support interacting with the finance, operations, HR and other divisions in the local affiliates, in coordination with local and global resources. Ensure maximum protection of the Company’s rights affecting the business, including compliance matters, corporate governance and litigation management. Identify, analyze and initiate appropriate action on legal issues resulting from transactions and business practices. Provide advice and support to local affiliates as well as prepare draft and negotiate commercial agreements (as well as timely renewals and amendments as and when required) including distribution and procurement contracts. Prevent as (co-)compliance officer at regional level unethical, illegal or improper conduct in the company and interact with local compliance officers where necessary. Participate to building and implementation of compliance policies, incl training and processes. Provide legal expertise for all corporate secretarial and related regulatory compliance. Be responsible for maintaining corporate records, assisting with Board related matters in the company and throughout the affiliates in the Americas. Assist in the management and potential resolution of disputes involving the company. Assist in the coordination of regional projects (ex: online training, best practices sharing). Manage and coordinate outside counsel, retained to represent or assist the company, in coordination with the legal departments of the local affiliates.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have University degree in law with strong knowledge of corporate/commercial law from a top leading law school. Bachelor's degree is needed.Should have working experience in the legal department of an international company and/or law firm of repute of 4-5 years, as lawyer with a strong background in corporate, commercial and contractual law. Working knowledge of all Board and Shareholder related functions also required. Must be fluent in English and in Spanish. Should have strong analytical and strategic skills, rigorous, proactive and creative. Must have judgment and decision making, critical thinking, involving active learning and listening. Should have excellent communication, writing and presentation skills. Must have strong social, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Additional info

Ref: - LEG00167.

Company info