What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel position at Moon Valley Nursery?
About Moon Valley Nurseries
Moon Valley Nurseries, a leading provider of top-quality trees and plants, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Counsel to join our corporate legal team headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.
Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits, including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a drug-free workplace.
The Position and Key Duties and Responsibilities
Moon Valley is recruiting for the position of Counsel or Senior Counsel (depending on experience level), an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting work environment with an established and expanding company.
Moon Valley is looking for an attorney with extensive experience drafting and negotiating a wide-variety of general corporate agreements; strong attention to detail; an appetite for a high volume fast-paced environment; and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. This position reports to the General Counsel that sits in our Scottsdale office and this position will be based there, and remote candidates will not be considered. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general business law, with experience gained from working at a reputable law firm. The candidate should have significant regional experience, with national and California experience considered a plus. Employment law experience is a plus. Prior in-house counsel experience is preferred, not required.
- Legal Advisory : Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to various departments within the organization, including operations, sales, HR, and marketing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Contracts Management : Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, leases, and real estate transactions.
- Corporate Governance : Assist in corporate governance matters, including preparation and maintenance of corporate records, board minutes, resolutions, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Risk Management : Identify potential legal risks related to business operations, intellectual property, employee relations, and provide strategic solutions to mitigate such risks.
- Litigation Management : Oversee and manage litigation matters, including disputes related to contracts, employment, intellectual property, and real estate, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, particularly those affecting business operations in different regions, including environmental regulations, employment laws, and industry-specific standards.
- Mergers and Acquisitions : Support M&A activities, including due diligence, transaction structuring, documentation, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with various business units to provide legal guidance on strategic initiatives and projects, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
- Training and Development : Develop and conduct legal training programs for staff to promote awareness and understanding of legal compliance, risk management, and ethical practices.
- Policy Development : Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Other duties and tasks, as assigned and needed.
Education
Qualifications : Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The physical requirements for the Counsel position include the ability to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings, court proceedings, or while working at a desk. The role requires general mobility to move within an office environment and navigate between various locations or departments. Manual dexterity is necessary for using a computer keyboard and mouse, as well as handling and organizing physical files and documents. Adequate vision is required to read and review documents in both hard copy and digital formats, and sufficient hearing is needed to participate in conversations, conference calls, and meetings. Effective verbal communication skills are crucial for presenting arguments, negotiating, and advising clients or colleagues, including the use of telecommunication devices such as telephones and video conferencing tools. The position demands cognitive and mental stamina to focus and concentrate for prolonged periods, analyze complex legal issues, synthesize information, and make informed decisions. Occasional travel to court hearings, client meetings, or conferences may be necessary, which could involve driving or using public transportation. The work environment is primarily an office setting with occasional travel to various locations, including courthouses, client offices, and conferences. The employer is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform the essential functions of the job.
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Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations About Us
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT : If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and / or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. To determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify's photo matching tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident cards, employment authorization cards, and U.S. passports with the official U.S. government photograph. E-Verify also checks data from driver's licenses and identification cards issued by some states.
