What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at JMH Companies?
Job Details
Description
The ideal candidate will assist in managing our company's legal affairs, with a particular focus on contract drafting and review, compliance matters, and corporate governance, in line with company policies and objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or early-career lawyer to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment. Alternatively, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking either to re-enter or to stay in the workforce without committing to a full-time workload.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Contract Drafting and Review:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, leases, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and more.
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations and align with company policies and objectives.
- Assist in developing and maintaining standardized contract templates and clauses.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues as they arise.
- Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
Corporate Governance:
- Support the maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions and other governance documents.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents with regulatory authorities.
- Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.
General Legal Support:
- Provide general legal advice and support to various departments within the company.
- Assist in managing and responding to legal inquiries, disputes, and lawsuits.
- Liaise with external counsel as needed.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to, and in good standing with, the Louisiana State Bar.
- 1-2 years of experience in corporate law, contract law, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of contract law and corporate governance principles.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or clerkship experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Familiarity with compliance and risk management practices.
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) and contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
- Experience with government procurement, including request for proposal (RFP) processes.
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
