Counsel

Job Description

This position provides a broad range of legal services to management and senior attorneys. This role performs analyses of complex legal issues and evolving legal theories as they relate to the company's business. This position develops negotiation positions and strategies for company transactions.

Provide opinions and advice on general business, corporate matters, and litigation
Assist or represent the company in negotiations with third parties
Review and develop contracts, joint venture agreements, leases, and other documents and suggest modifications, revisions and clarifications to protect the company's interests
Manage litigation, draft original documents, and conduct negotiations as directed
Evaluate the impact of new statutes, regulations, and court decisions on company operations
Advise and counsel management on legal and business matters and risk management
Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited professional law degree based on country requirements and five (5)years of work-related experience; a professional license, certification, or registration that may be required in order to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in either private practice or corporate or government environment
Applicable license(s) and registration(s) in area of specialty or discipline
Outstanding project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Highly organized, detail oriented, with strong ability to prioritize
Demonstrated experience in a broad range of substantive legal and business areas
Flexibility, versatility and ability to deal with multiple issues, priorities, and personnel is expected and required
Capacity to collaborate with others and outstanding time-management abilities are essential.
Demonstrated ability to work with and manage outside counsel and deal with internal clients at many different levels within an organization
Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs