Corporate Counsel
The Corporate Counsel plays a critical role in negotiating and advising on contracts across Clarks projects. This role will serve as a partner to leaders across the business, also working with outside counsel where appropriate.
Responsibilities
Analyze, review and draft contracts (construction contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements)
Lead negotiation efforts to achieve contract terms consistent with Clarks corporate standards.
Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various business and industry related matters
Report to the Senior Vice President, Legal, working with the commercial legal team to provide legal support to Clark and its subsidiaries
To the extent desired, work across Clarks Legal Department to gain exposure to Clarks dispute resolution strategies, government investigation response, licensing issues, and related work
Provide training within the organization on a variety of legal topics, with a focus on commercial contract matters
Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership
Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters"
Exceed our stakeholders expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals
Basic Qualifications
Transactional Experience Four to six years of transactional experience, including experience leading contract negotiation and interfacing directly with business teams in the process of contract negotiation. Experience with construction and/or government contracts is an advantage, but not necessary
Leadership Capacity A proven leader with the ability to work independently and coordinate strategy and drive effective collaboration among senior executives, project teams, and outside counsel
Mission Orientation A dedicated team member with passion to continue the success of a longstanding institution
Strong Work Ethic A hard, nimble worker, with strong time management and multi-tasking skills and the mentality to lead solutions to tricky contractual sticking points.
Intellectual Horsepower and Curiosity A quick study who can climb a learning curve with speed, who provides forward-thinking and creative assessment of risk and opportunities, and who continuously strives for professional growth
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes
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