Corporate Counsel

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Reports to: General Counsel (GC)

Job Summary

The Corporate Counsel will review and draft IT, employment, real estate and client/vendor contracts. The corporate counsel will work directly with marketing, sales, corporate and operations personnel, company client representatives and company outside legal counsel to resolve issues, and is responsible for protecting the company's interests in its dealings with clients and vendors. be responsible for the negotiation and management of customer contracts, insurance matters and employee relations. Advises management regarding compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, affecting company operations and coordinates the work of outside counsel when necessary.

To ensure success you need to have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions. Top candidates will be team players with outstanding advocacy and strong people skills.

Principal Responsibilities

• Acts as a legal advisor to the corporate and operations teams of the company and its subsidiaries.
• Participates in the evaluation of new business opportunities, reviews requests for proposals and company proposals, grants legal department approval of company proposals and records any related caveats and/or conditions.
• Examining and creating draft agreements, such as employment, client, subcontractor or vendor agreements.
• Addresses client/vendor contracting issues and disputes; coordinates and manages disputes assigned to outside counsel while effectively managing internal/external legal costs.
• Develops and improves contract templates, handles all contract drafting, review and negotiation, either directly or by training of non-legal staff as appropriate.
• Maintaining knowledge of company's operations and legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and review company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.
• Handling statutory filings, such as business registration and licensing requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Designs and implements strategic education and training initiatives to raise company personnel awareness of risk issues and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the General Counsel of the company.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience that includes significant transactional experience negotiating and reviewing construction related agreements with an established law firm or as Corporate Counsel.
• Preferred candidates will have substantive experience in claims and dispute resolution experience.
• Preferred candidates will have in-house experience with a company in the Restoration or Construction industry and at least 5 years of experience representing restoration or construction contractors at a reputable law firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to residential and commercial construction and related mechanic's lien law.
• A solid working knowledge of insurance, contract and employment law preferred.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
  
  

Competencies

• Proven legal and business counseling experience in corporate environment.
• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affects organizations.
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.
• Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen and a keen business sense.
• A desire to drive business deals to successful consummation.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent judgment and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to handle multiple difficult issues simultaneously and work independently.
• Ability to participate in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Proven adeptness in MS office suite usage.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing throughout the company and with clients.
  
  

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment in the company's headquarters. Travel as required on occasion. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, faxes, and scanners.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Limitations And Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

Base Pay Range: $150-200k