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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to senior management, ensuring that the company operates within the law at all times, and managing a variety of legal matters. You will work closely with various departments to identify and mitigate legal risks, draft and review contracts, and represent the company in legal proceedings. The role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex legal issues with a high degree of professionalism. You will also be expected to stay current with changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and provide training to staff on legal matters. This is a key position within the organization, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in protecting the company's interests and supporting its growth and success.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide strategic legal advice to senior management.
- Ensure the company operates within the law at all times.
- Manage a variety of legal matters, including corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
- Work closely with various departments to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations.
- Stay current with changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company.
- Provide training to staff on legal matters and compliance.
- Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's goals.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other legal service providers.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making.
- Prepare and present reports on legal matters to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
- Handle intellectual property matters, including trademarks and patents.
- Advise on employment law and labor relations issues.
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Develop and maintain legal policies and procedures.
- Monitor and manage legal budgets and expenses.
- Support the company's risk management and insurance programs.
- Participate in internal and external audits and investigations.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle complex legal issues with a high degree of professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience with contract drafting and review.
- Experience with intellectual property matters.
- Experience with employment law and labor relations.
- Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with legal research tools and software.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with corporate law and regulatory compliance?
- How do you stay current with changes in laws and regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a complex legal issue you have handled?
- How do you approach contract drafting and review?
- Can you describe a time when you had to represent a company in legal proceedings?
- How do you manage relationships with external legal counsel?
- What strategies do you use to identify and mitigate legal risks?
- Can you describe your experience with intellectual property matters?
- How do you handle employment law and labor relations issues?
- Can you provide an example of a successful legal strategy you developed and implemented?
- How do you ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements?
- Can you describe your experience with mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions?
- How do you manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines?
- What tools and software do you use for legal research?
- How do you handle confidential and sensitive information?
- Can you describe a time when you provided training to staff on legal matters?
- How do you approach risk management and insurance programs?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to make a difficult legal decision?
- How do you handle internal and external audits and investigations?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities for a Senior Counsel to possess?