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In-House
Attorney
Corporate - General
Labor & Employment
Min 10 yrs required
Vice President and General Counsel The candidate will provide day-to-day business and legal affairs expertise for the company in addition to oversight of Risk Management, Contract Administration and Compliance. Will work closely with the executive team and board of directors to provides advice and guidance on legal requirements at the federal, state and regulatory levels. Structure, negotiate, and draft a wide-range of complex agreements, to include knowledge of union and non-union regulations. Aid in the preparation and management of particular cases, examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits, conducting pretrial preparations, and providing legal defense. Advise concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers and corporate relations with general public. Direct, oversee, and manage legal activities and functions to ensure the company's legal and compliance position is developed and maintained; represents the company before government agencies. Keep fully informed and current on all legislation and case law affecting the company's operations and of all corporate legal matters; keep all levels of management informed of applicable new laws, regulatory compliance requirements, and of the progress and results of court cases. Establish legal services required by the company, and ensure that the company is protected from any legal action. Work with all departments on developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal and regulatory requirements. Lead the defense of lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the company. Hire, develop and direct a professionally competent staff of attorneys and legal and paralegal generalists and specialists. Serve as liaison with outside legal firms, and monitor and evaluate their activities. Provide legal expertise to other departments where needed.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a four-year college degree (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience). Must have a JD degree from a school of law accredited by the ABA. Should also be licensed to practice law in the state of California. Must have 10 years applicable working experience, to include experience with regulatory compliance, employment law, and counseling management; Corporate Law preferred; experience with California and/or Nevada regulations governing the retail grocery industry preferred. Should have thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws as well as the judicial system.
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