What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Legal Counsel position at AstroTurf?
Job Details
Level: Senior
Job Location: 421 CALLAHAN ROAD SE - DALTON, GA
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Legal
Description
Job Purpose
Providing legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other company departments. Supporting Global Legal Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
- Handling employee relations and labor law issues.
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Managing:
- litigation and coordination
- mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions and coordinating external legal counsel as needed.
- Conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in laws that may affect the company.
- Design, build and improve legal department processes in consultation with Global Legal Department.
- Developing, maintaining and updating templates.
- Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests in consultation with Global Legal Department
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
- License to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience: 5-8 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within a corporate setting.
- Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company’s operations.
- Strong background in corporate law, contract law, and compliance.
- Proficiency in managing complex legal projects and transactions.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law.
- Strong legal drafting and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and translate it into sound legal advice for the business.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
- Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work
Job Offering
- Travel: Minimal
- Location: Dalton, Georgia
- Pay type: Salary Exempt
- Bonus: Eligible
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k, life, STD/LTD, etc....
