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Posted May 12, 2024

Corporate Counsel

Ministry Brands
Knoxville, TN Full Time
Reference: MinistryBrandsR402_7

Ministry Brands is looking for aCorporate Counsel to join our growing team!

Who we are

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individuals unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.

What You'll Do:

As Corporate Counsel, you will play a vital role in ensuring legal compliance and providing strategic legal guidance across various corporate and commercial matters. This is a mid-level legal position that is perfect for a highly qualified lawyer looking for an opportunity in a dynamic, growing company and who is open to growth. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Counsels primary function will be to take direction and assist the General Counsel. This position will also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, executives, and other legal professionals to navigate complex legal issues and drive business objectives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide practical and actionable legal advice to support various departments within the organization on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial and sales contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and litigation

  • Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of complex business and commercial contracts such as partnership agreements, outsourcing agreements, and customer and vendor agreements, among others

  • Provide legal guidance to product teams on products, features, and initiatives

  • Assist with management of organizations trademark portfolio

  • Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships by conducting due diligence and providing legal support throughout the deal process

  • Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and specialized issues as required

  • Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends that may impact the company and provide proactive advice and recommendations to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance

  • Collaborating with legal team members to improve processes and ensure satisfaction of business demands

  • Develop and maintain relationships and collaborative partnerships within the legal team as well as with senior leadership and business partners throughout the organization

  • Anything else that gets thrown your way to support a dynamic, high-growth environment

Who You Are:

  • 3-5 years' experience within a technology/software company working on a broad range of legal matters. Prior in-house experience required

  • Experience in both commercial agreements and product counseling, preferably covering some of the following topics: intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, payments, and marketing

  • Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial and corporate transactions

  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one state

  • Good strategic, business sense, and demonstrated contract drafting and negotiation skills

  • Familiarity with Ironclad is a plus

  • Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments

  • Ability to quickly assess business challenges and make timely, pragmatic recommendations under pressure

  • Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve issues quickly and independently

  • Strong analytic abilities and clear and concise written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is a must

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Considerations:

  • Ability to work in a general office environment

  • Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone

  • Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed

Travel Considerations:

  • Domestic and/or international travel required, estimated up to 5%

Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance!

At Ministry Brands, we recognize that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.

Robust healthcare options Options include a plan that is 100% covered by Ministry Brands for employee only coverage as well as a generous HSA contribution by the company. Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.

Flexible paid time off There is no perfect, one size fits all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays!

Paid parental leave Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment! We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible.

Mental health support Ministry Brands is a stigma free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counseling at no cost.

Professional development reimbursement Ministry Brands aims to support your professional development and empower you to drive your career by providing financial assistance to our associates seeking to further their education and career.

Ministry Brands is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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