What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Outside General Counsel?
Company Description
Outside General Counsel provides customized, outsourced legal functions to address our clients' legal needs on a fixed-fee basis. Our team of seasoned business attorneys offers tailored legal solutions without the burden of long-term contracts. This approach ensures flexibility and cost-efficiency for our clients.
Role Description
This is a contract role for a General Counsel to support our business clients. The General Counsel will address a variety of legal issues, provide legal advice, manage data privacy concerns, ensure compliance with labor and employment laws, and oversee corporate governance. Daily tasks will include drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, advising on risk management, and representing the company in legal matters.
Qualifications
- Substantial in-house experience
- Willingness to build long-term, value-added relationships with our clients
- Emphasis on fostering optimal legal and business outcomes--not billable hours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the bar in the state of Illinois