In-House
Columbia, MD
Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Columbia, MD
Attorney
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: Associate Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, equity documents, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, client agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
- Partner with multi-functional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance.
- Assist internal and external legal counsel by providing guidance on legal matters, anticipating, mitigating, and advising on potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third-party relationships.
- Advise corporate departments and business groups on privacy laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact the company, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.
- Work with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests.
- Support merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence.
- Review and revise internal legal policies, processes, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
- Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required.
- Experience in privacy and data protection laws and regulations (including . State and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy laws) and best practices is preferred.
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts is preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of related work experience.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives to help reach solutions.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to multi-task on multiple high-priority projects.
- Good judgment, including good business judgment.
- Contract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Salary Information:
- Pay Type: Salary
- Minimum Hiring Rate: $130,
- Maximum Hiring Rate: $150,
Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact the Career Center and let them know the nature of your request and contact information.
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