What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at our company?
Vivacity Tech is looking for a Corporate Counsel who will report to Vivacity Tech’s General Counsel and provide support to all Legal functions, including contract review and administration, litigation, employment matters, corporate governance, insurance, and compliance. This is a generalist role provide assistance to the General Counsel in all company legal matters with a primary focus on working with the Bids and Contracts team and other internal stakeholders to manage all company contracts, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, overseeing the contract process and administration, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining relevant documentation and reporting processes. The Corporate Counsel will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the organization’s business objectives, mitigate legal risks, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
This position is in Greenville, SC. You must be located in the Greenville, SC area. This position is NOT remote.
What will we give you for your hard work:
- 85-100k Salary, depending on experience
- Flexible work environment
- 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Excellent Paid Time Off policy
- Up to 80 hours Sick Time per year
- 96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Award winning work environment
- Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits
Our Values drive everything we do:
- Carry passion.
- Desire excellence.
- Keep dreaming.
- Build community.
- Be Vivacious.
While no day will be completely the same, you will execute daily responsibilities in these various functions:
- Provide legal review for all company bids and contracts;
- Assist in the management process of all contracts, including tracking, maintaining a calendar of due dates and interacting with internal stakeholders to ensure timely progression and execution;
- Manage signatures and share executed agreements with appropriate internal stakeholders;
- Assist company in ensuring contracting governance processes are followed and documented, including maintenance of legal documents.
- Assist General Counsel and Board of Directors on corporate governance matters;
- Manage state foreign qualification and annual reporting functions through third party vendor.
- Assist in the procurement, renewal, and management of insurance program;
- Oversee COI requests and tracking;
- Manage bid bonding requests, applications with bonding company, and tracking of requirements.
- Work with stakeholders in managing audits and investigations;
- Provide legal support to all company departments regarding compliance matters;
- Maintain, develop, and train employees on company compliance policies;
- Provide support for all litigation matters, including legal research, investigations, document preparation, etc.
- Work with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to execute litigation strategies in various matters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders;
- Expert technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and assist and train others;
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Proficiency in legal research;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite products;
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Ability to work independently.
Values
- Carry passion.
- Desire excellence.
- Keep dreaming.
- Build community.
- Be Vivacious.
Education & Experience
- Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school
- Licensed to practice law (or awaiting Bar results) in at least one state
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US university
- 0 to 3 years of experience practicing law
Additional Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to bend,sit, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Less than 10% travel
Salary : $1,000
