Associate Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Satcom Direct is looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team and provide legal advice to their organization. This is a high-level professional position requiring a thorough knowledge of the laws concerning corporate entities in a variety of domestic and international jurisdictions.

The Associate Attorney will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in the performance of duties and major policy matters and manage a full lifecycle commercial contracts process (customer, supplier, and strategic agreements), including contract drafting, review, negotiation, revision/redlining, assignment, execution/signature collection, record keeping, and post-signing obligations.

Essential duties/responsibilities include:

- Manage fast-paced, full lifecycle commercial contracts process (customer, supplier, and strategic agreements), including contract drafting, review, negotiation, revision/redlining, assignment, execution/signature collection, record keeping, and post-signing obligations.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, including revenue recognition, contract fulfillment, deliverables, regulatory requirements, and internal/external customer satisfaction.
- Maintain and update the contract management system database to store/retrieve contracts, track contract status and milestones, and report on upcoming contract renewals or expirations.
- Review and update company terms and conditions and privacy policy in reaction to evolving business and legal trends.
- Analyze supplier flow-down terms and company policies and procedures to ensure incorporation into applicable contracts.
- Communicate and set expectations to internal and external stakeholders on all contractual issues, including deadlines, deliverables, renewals, and expiration dates.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations on business transactions to mitigate legal risk.
- Provide legal guidance to team members for day-to-day business unit goals.
- Assist to provide timely, accurate, and practical legal advice and counseling to the organization with discretion and judgment.
- Understand the variety of laws and regulations which impact the operations of Satcom Direct and keep current with their evolution.
- Prepare corporate governance documentation.
- Perform legal research and prepare memorandums of law.
- Coordinate with In-House Counsel on research, requirements, and recommendations for organizational goals and objectives.
- Work independently and efficiently while coordinating and communicating with the sales, strategy, finance, and HR departments and relevant business stakeholders throughout the process.
- Demonstrate growth through training, education, and thought leadership (., presentations, publications, etc.).
- Provide filing and supplemental administrative support on an as-needed basis.

General qualifications, knowledge, and skills needed include:

- Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Either admitted to the Florida state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Florida as in-house counsel.
- 1-4 years relevant experience in-house or in law firm’s corporate transactional practice.
- Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and understanding complex contracts and arrangements.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques, practices, and terminology.
- Demonstrated record of communicating complex legal issues effectively and succinctly for resolution by senior decision-makers.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office (particularly MS Word) and the ability to learn all necessary Company software systems.
- Demonstrate high standards of integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and ethics.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with an instinct and ability for prioritization of deliverables and general workload to meet critical deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Possess a high degree of creativity, flexibility, and ability to solve complex multi-faceted legal problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve conflicts.
- Willingness to work in an international environment with sensitivity towards regional cultural norms.
- Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug test.
- Candidate must be willing and able to work in the office during working hours with no remote work option.

Satcom Direct is offering a highly competitive salary and benefits package for the Associate Attorney position. This includes the company covering the entire cost for an employee’s health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as contributing to a significant portion of the family premium. The company also offers an on-site gym staffed with personal trainers, a café, food trucks, social hour, and more. With an open vacation policy, employees have the flexibility to take time when they need it.

If you are interested in applying for this position, contact the Human Resources department at and note that Satcom Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Not Specified

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, On-site Gym Staffed with Personal Trainers, Café, Food Trucks, Social Hour, Open Vacation Policy

Not Specified

Contract Drafting, Review, Negotiation, Revision/Redlining, Assignment, Execution/Signature Collection, Record Keeping, Post-Signing Obligations, Legal Research, Corporate Governance Documentation, Memorandums of Law, Communicating Complex Legal Issues

Law School Accredited by the American Bar Association

Qualification and Experience Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, Admitted to the Florida state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Florida as in-house counsel

Legal