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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Senior Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a strong background in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and contract negotiation. The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business units, ensuring that the company operates within the law while achieving its business objectives.
As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters, including governance, securities, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, manage legal risk, and support strategic initiatives such as joint ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams. A deep understanding of corporate law and a proven track record of supporting business operations in a legal capacity are essential.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to the long-term success of the organization. If you are a seasoned legal professional looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
- Advise on securities law and regulatory compliance
- Manage outside counsel and legal budgets
- Collaborate with internal departments to mitigate legal risks
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws
- Support board of directors and executive leadership with legal matters
- Handle legal aspects of corporate financing and investments
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate law
- Strong knowledge of securities, M&A, and compliance
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working in-house or with corporate clients
- High ethical standards and sound judgment
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a JD and are you licensed to practice law?
- How many years of experience do you have in corporate law?
- Can you describe your experience with M&A transactions?
- Have you worked in-house or with corporate clients before?
- What is your approach to managing legal risk?
- How do you stay current with changes in corporate law?
- Can you provide an example of a complex contract you negotiated?
- What industries have you provided legal counsel for?
- How do you prioritize multiple legal projects?
- Are you comfortable advising executive leadership?
