Job Title: Senior Counsel, Corporate and Commercial
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel, Corporate and Commercial, is a pivotal role within the Company's legal department, tasked with a variety of responsibilities that ensure the effective management and negotiation of vendor and commercial contracts. The role entails:
- Serving as the primary legal resource for reviewing and negotiating all vendor and commercial contracts, ensuring adherence to the Company’s contract review policies and procedures.
- Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing agreements to ensure compliance with Company policies and legal requirements.
- Managing the contract lifecycle, which includes cataloguing and tracking contracts.
- Providing legal support for the Company’s third-party management program, especially in reviewing and negotiating management agreements with existing and potential clients.
- Offering advice and guidance to the third-party team regarding ongoing relationships, including insights on contractual rights and obligations and negotiating amendments and terminations.
- Supporting the Company’s Orange Door Insurance Program and other ancillary insurance operations, and coordinating insurance considerations between the Company’s risk management and third-party management programs.
- Assisting with the Company’s trademark, intellectual property, and brand protection programs.
- Providing legal support on strategic projects, which may include the development of new programs and services, acquisitions/M&A support, and more.
- Identifying and navigating legal issues while fostering strong internal relationships through a collaborative business-focused approach.
- Managing outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the Company.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing of the CA or TX bar or eligibility for registered in-house counsel status in TX.
- A minimum of six years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
- Foundational law firm training is required, with prior in-house experience preferred.
- Experience with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills:
- Extensive experience in contract negotiation and management.
- Familiarity with third-party management programs, privacy, trademarks/intellectual property, insurance, or marketing is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and counsel across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Senior Counsel, Corporate and Commercial position.
Additional Information:
The Company values teamwork and believes in the importance of in-person collaboration while offering some flexibility. Employees are expected to work in the office five days a week, with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. The Company is committed to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
