What are the responsibilities and job description for the CORPORATE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL position at KEW Legal?
Description
Our company is getting ready for major growth and is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable corporate attorney to provide general legal advice and ensure regulatory compliance. In this role, you will oversee risk mitigation, litigation, and the drafting of policies, procedures, and legal documents. You should be a member in good standing with the state bar association, have a current license to practice law, and possess excellent negotiation, and communication skills. If you have several years of corporate law experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment surrounded by high-performing professionals, we invite you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients as legal counsel during administrative board reviews, legal proceedings, and litigations when necessary
- Execute, negotiate, create, and modify deals on the clients' behalf
- Develop strategies for risk-mitigation and shield clients from legal risks and regulatory violations in all business transactions
- Perform complex legal research and extensive due diligence
- Examine existing and prospective projects, mergers, partnerships, divestitures, and acquisitions for any potential legal issues
Qualifications