What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Legal Counsel (International) position at Kalexius?
Company Description
Kalexius is a global leading alternative legal services provider offering flexible and innovative solutions to Fortune 500 companies.
Kalexius is an equal opportunity employer and a growing company with 7 locations around the world. We value diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin or disability status.
General Objectives
Kalexius offers global corporate governance services to large multinationals through its Odyssey by Kalexius division.
We are looking for an attorney with experience in international corporate governance matters and a genuine interest in project management and leadership. We offer the opportunity to gain some unique managerial experience in a high-growth, international environment while fostering long-term relationships with Fortune 500 clients.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage a global team of lawyers and paralegals delivering corporate governance services to our clients;
- Take ownership of large-scale corporate governance projects across the world, working hand-in-hand with our internal team and network of local counsel in 100 jurisdictions;
- Conduct global corporate compliance reviews across jurisdictions;
- Prepare and review drafts and coordinate filings of legal documentation;
- Support the team in relation to legal research on corporate requirements, including annual reporting and filing obligations of legal entities, across multiple jurisdictions;
- Provide regular reporting to clients on progress of tasks and volume of services;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all legal entities, including by updating legal entity management databases;
- Support business development activities, including by attending conferences and producing thought leadership content.
Education
Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Bar of any US state or Canadian province.
Experience
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience working on international corporate legal matters.
Languages
Additional language skills are welcomed.
IT Skills
IT literate. At ease using Office suite, Sharepoint and web-based tools.
Other
- Interest in working in an international environment
- Interest in managing a global team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and decision-making skills
- Strong interest in project management techniques and interest in designing and implementing processes in view of enhancing performance
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent attention to details and ability to maintain accurate records
- Availability to travel nationally and internationally on demand
What we offer
- Full-time position
- Hybrid work schedule
- Position based in Wilmington, DE
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- 11 paid Holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays and 1 personal day
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
