What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Counsel position at VirtualVocations?
A company is looking for a Vice President Legal to serve as its first in-house counsel.Key ResponsibilitiesHandle a broad range of commercial and transactional matters, improving contract templates and playbooksProvide legal and strategic guidance to assess and mitigate legal risk while supporting business initiativesReview, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts and support compliance and intellectual property strategiesRequired QualificationsJ.D. degree with solid academic credentials and state bar membership4 years of experience in a top-tier law firm and / or an in-house legal departmentProven experience in handling complex commercial transactions in fast-growing industriesExperience with venture-backed corporate transactions and contract negotiations is a plusFamiliarity with legal issues specific to renewable energy or technology sectors is advantageous