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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Assistant General Counsel
Description
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We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments within the organization. As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of issues, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and litigation management. You will work closely with senior management to ensure that the company's legal interests are protected and that all business activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. In this role, you will also be expected to stay current with changes in the legal landscape and proactively identify potential legal risks and opportunities for the company. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for the law and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
- Advise on intellectual property matters.
- Support employment law and HR-related issues.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed.
- Stay current with changes in the legal landscape.
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on legal matters.
- Assist in corporate governance and compliance activities.
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities.
- Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence.
- Advise on data privacy and security issues.
- Manage legal budgets and resources.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Ensure the company's legal interests are protected.
- Maintain accurate and organized legal records.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law.
- Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with intellectual property and employment law.
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with litigation management and dispute resolution.
- Knowledge of data privacy and security laws.
- Proficiency in legal document preparation and review.
- Ability to provide training and guidance on legal matters.
- Experience with corporate governance and compliance.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
- Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with contract negotiation and drafting?
- How do you stay current with changes in the legal landscape?
- Can you provide an example of a complex legal issue you successfully resolved?
- How do you manage multiple legal projects simultaneously?
- What is your approach to ensuring regulatory compliance within an organization?
- Can you describe your experience with intellectual property matters?
- How do you handle disputes and litigation management?
- What strategies do you use to identify and mitigate legal risks?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you provided legal training to staff?
- How do you collaborate with external legal counsel?