What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Concordia Publishing House?
General Counsel
Part-time
This position is responsible for directing CPH's legal affairs in terms of contracts, contract negotiations, rights and permissions. Ensures communications, contracts, documents, and filings undergo a legal review. May engage and coordinate with outside counsel for certain matters. This position will be responsible for the management of the Contracts, Rights, & Permissions Department.
Specific duties include:
- Provide expert legal advice on a variety of legal matters, including intellectual property, contracts, and employment law.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with authors, vendors, distributors, and other partners to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
- Manage and protect CPH's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights. Handle any related disputes or infringements.
- Ensure the company adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, particularly those pertinent to the publishing industry and Christian content.
- Develop, implement, and update company policies to promote legal compliance and best practices as requested.
- Identify potential legal risks and work proactively to mitigate them. Provide training to staff on legal issues and risk management strategies.
- Handle any legal disputes or litigation, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
- Oversee the work, budgets, and performance of Contracts/Rights/Permissions, providing strategic and operational leadership.
- Lead, train, and develop staff for maximum effectiveness in support of the corporate and department goals.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Mastery of corporate law.
- Experience building, managing, and coaching teams.
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- Ability to leverage data and research to help identify opportunities.
- Sharp organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, produce results and achieve goals.
- Juris Doctor Undergraduate degree in a business related field is preferred.
- Five years of experience in a combination of law firm and corporate setting or a not-for-profit environment.
- Must have an established leadership record that includes effective staff management.
- Active membership in an LCMS congregation is preferred.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
CPH offers a generous benefits package that can be tailored to your specific needs and well-being.
- Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Survivor Death benefits, and Disability Income Protection.
- Generous PTO policy and Holiday Pay, Parental Leave, Mission Trips, and Jury Duty. 403(b) Retirement Savings option with a company match and company contributions to a Pension Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement for yourself and for LCMS elementary or high school.
