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Corporate - General Attorney in Virginia Beach, VA

Liberty Tax Service Sep 06,2018 Apr 13,2018 Location Virginia Beach VA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

General Counsel The candidate will lead the corporate legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire organization. Will be providing legal counsel to the board of directors, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and other senior management. Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs. Provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on the legal implications of other significant matters. Develops corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's interests. Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Serves as primary legal advisor on all major business transactions. Develops and manages internal audit and corporate compliance programs. Oversees the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities. Advises the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues. Manages a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree. Must be an active member in good standing with a state Bar association. Must have 10 years of legal experience, including in-house legal experience with a publicly traded company. Prior experience as a General Counsel or in a management role within the legal department of a publicly traded company is strongly preferred. Must have experience with contracts, commercial and corporate transactions, intellectual property, compliance, litigation management, executive compensation, employment and corporate governance. Experience with securities law, and finance and capital fundraising also strongly preferred. Executive leadership and management skills in all aspects of a legal and business environment, with proven ability to advise a successful and growing company is required. Expertise in or a demonstrated understanding of the laws, regulations, standards and guidance governing the operation of a tax service company, specifically those relating to research, development, approval, public reporting, regulation, sales and marketing is required. Experience in U.S. corporate securities filings, disclosure and public capital-raising experience required.

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Job Id 1414

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