Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our organization, the Corporate Counsel will provide legal counsel to the company, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, real estate law, Human resources, construction contracting law, and litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and the ability to think strategically.
Corporate Counsel will collaborate continuously with internal stakeholders to ensure that the company's legal affairs are properly managed and that its legal interests are protected. Ability to work independently and to create policies and manage legal issues is key.
Utilize legal research tools such as Westlaw to research legal issues and prepare legal opinions, while working with outside Counsel as needed.
Experience:
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the law, regulations and procedures in business, including Real Estate and Labor.
- 4+ years of practice with an established law firm.
- Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
- J.D. degree or equivalent
- Ability to execute prudent legal decisions.
- Team player with outstanding advocacy and people skills.
- Strong technical capabilities using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extremely reliable, dependable, and high-energy.
- Great attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
