What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp-to-Perm Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions position at Major, Lindsey & Africa?
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions, on a temp-to-perm basis.
Overview
Our client is looking for a talented Interim Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions who will serve as an integral part of the Company’s team of attorneys, advising on matters pertaining to key transactions and other corporate functions.
Company : Our client is a leading accounting services provider.
Experience : This position requires several years of experience providing excellent corporate transactional service to clients, either as outside counsel or in-house counsel (or a combination of both). Strong interpersonal and client servicing skills, including through written and verbal communication, are critical.
Location : This is a hybrid position, working three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in their Jersey City, NJ headquarters and two days (Monday, Friday) with the option to work remotely.
Responsibilities Include :
Reporting to the General Counsel, the attorney will, among other responsibilities, draft and negotiate key transaction agreements, including contracts with third-party service providers, mergers and acquisitions, provide clear legal advice on these matters, and anticipate and address issues promptly with a cross-functional client base.
Qualifications Include :
This position requires several years of experience providing excellent corporate transactional service to clients, either as outside counsel or in-house counsel (or a combination of both). Strong interpersonal and client servicing skills, including through written and verbal communication, are critical. In order to excel in this position, the ideal candidate will display a strong ability to handle and manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines. Further, the ideal candidate must have the learning agility, initiative, and energy to both keep up with and contribute to new and changing business demands and initiatives. This role will require experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to adjust and respond to dynamic business conditions.
The ideal candidate should also possess the following qualifications :
- a minimum of five years of corporate transactional experience, inclusive of contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and general business representation
- experience working within a corporate transactional practice group at a recognized law firm or within an in-house legal department
- a J.D. degree from a nationally recognized law school
- an active license to practice law in NJ and / or NY
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page : https : / / www.mlaglobal.com / en / consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Bullhorn Job ID : 212308
