Job Title: Corporate Counsel, General
Job Responsibilities:
The Corporate Counsel, General position involves joining the in-house legal team to collaborate with various teams and entities across the company. The primary responsibility is to provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts and transactions, compliance, employment, privacy, real estate, legislative affairs, and general corporate matters. The legal team supports all aspects of the company's business operations, such as commercial relationships, intellectual property, real estate, employment, litigation, legislative affairs, and strategic activities. The Corporate Counsel acts as a legal advisor to assigned internal clients, identifying legal risks and recommending solutions that align with business objectives. The role also involves representing the company in transactions, interactions, or disputes with customers, suppliers, partners, and competitors.
Specific duties include:
- Acting as a trusted advisor by engaging with legal team members and business leaders to provide practical legal advice and support.
- Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of contracts, including supply chain agreements, real estate agreements, LOIs, licensing agreements, master service agreements, SaaS, and IT agreements.
- Providing legal support to the legislative affairs function, including bill interpretation and related research.
- Managing and supporting legal disputes and litigation across various areas of the business, such as supplier, real estate, and customer disputes.
- Collaborating with regional and global cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, human resources, IT, and finance.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of legal processes, including developing and updating standard form agreements and templates.
- Performing other duties as assigned and complying with all policies and standards.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctorate or JD-equivalent from an accredited law school is required.
- 1 to 5+ years of experience is necessary.
- Bar membership in good standing is required.
- A demonstrated history of working with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and changing demands is essential.
- Ability to manage a range of legal matters effectively.
- Excellent business partnering skills are necessary.
- Strong communication, organizational, drafting, and negotiating skills are required.
- Excellent team player with high IQ and EQ.
- Previous in-house counsel experience is preferred but not required.
Salary Information:
- The position offers competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
- Total job benefits are valued at more than $10,000, including a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit individual needs, and a commitment to work/life balance through paid time off programs, company holidays, and paid volunteer days.
- Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year is available.
Additional Information:
The company values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The job description is not all-inclusive, and reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and other laws and regulations. Physical and mental demands are illustrated to help identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may be needed for qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties due to an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and company policies.
