Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Oversee the general legal aspects of our business, with specific duties to oversee client contracts and agreement and contract management, property leases, construction, workforce housing, legal research and compliance. As Counsel, you will safeguard the company reputation by guaranteeing that the company follows legal guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure without hindering business opportunity and growth.

Our Values: Every associate must demonstrate our values of:

• Integrity – We never compromise on our word. We act with transparency – we are a trusted partner.
• Pride – We are proud of our people and they are proud to work for MasterCorp.
• Quality – We do things the right way and strive to continuously improve every day.
• Dependability – We keep our promises. We are accountable for our actions. We meet or beat our deadlines – you can count on us.
• Respect – We value and appreciate every member of our team. We treat each other as we wish to be treated ourselves.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Communicates Effectively– Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
• Develops Talent– Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. 
• Financial Acumen– Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. 
• Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy– Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organization dynamics. 
• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Law degree and admission to any state bar and qualify for Florida In-House Counsel.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting required.

 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of hospitality/hotel/timeshare/housekeeping business or real estate an advantage to success but not required.
• Understanding of the influences of the external environment of a corporation as well as the industry specific environment of the company.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information quickly and adjust accordingly as new information becomes available.
• Ability to seek out information internally throughout the organization as needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of associates, team members, customers, vendors and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently within an office or virtual work environment while being flexible to the business needs.
• Strong administrative skills with all administrative technology tools in order to work independently with limited administrative support.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally to Frequently – on average 5% to 25% of travel on a monthly basis

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, faxes, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

Frequency

• Lifting up to 10 pounds

• Occasional

• Pushing/Pulling up to 25 pounds

• Rare

• Bending and stooping

• Rare

• Climbing of stairs/ladders

• Rare

• Sitting

• Frequent

• Walking

• Occasional

• Standing

• Occasional

• Talking

• Frequent

• Hearing

• Frequent

• Reaching

• Frequent

• Use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel

• Frequent

The Counsel is not limited to the above-mentioned job description and may be requested to do additional tasks as directed by MasterCorp Management.

DISCLOSURES

MasterCorp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics or protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The responsibilities below outline the general performance responsibilities of the position which may change from time to time.

• Prepare, amend and manage all company business contracts related all lines of business. Requires providing accurate and timely counsel to internal business clients and executives to ensure company goals are met and risks are minimized. This skill requires business partnership to ensure business goals move forward.
• Manage annual renewal of contracts related to business revenue (i.e. Housekeeping Services, Janitorial Services, etc.)
• Perform annual review of contracts for compliance related to terms and conditions and recommend necessary changes based on changes in the law or business environment.
• Assist General Counsel and internal business partners with merger and acquisition as needed.
• Assist in development and management of internal governance policies, legal policies and regularly monitor compliance.
• Research directly or assist in research of laws, cases and regulations that impact the operations of the business and deliver information to relevant internal business partners and assist in modifying operations as needed in order to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
• Perform directly or assist in performing compliance audits regarding areas of concern within the business or high litigation areas including.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations and apply effective risk management techniques to offer proactive advice on possible legal liabilities.
• Communicate and negotiate with internal business partners creating relationships of trust and obtaining positive results for the company and the company’s interest.
• When needed assist in the manage outside counsel on legal matters requiring additional legal support.
• Conduct all work with integrity and responsibility.
• Other legal and business assignments as needed.