VP, Deputy General Counsel (Operations & Litiga...

Description:

Current Opportunities:
The Vice President/Deputy General Counsel is responsible for the overall management of legal affairs, with responsibilities that include overseeing operations, compliance, risk, SEC filings, litigation activities, and investor relations.

Requirements:
Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for leading and motivating a team of professionals to excel and embrace a culture of continuous improvement driven by organizational core values and operating principles.
• Serves as legal advisor to senior leadership and operations teams in the support of achieving Company strategies and objectives.
• Represents corporation in litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets statutes, regulations, policies, decisions, and administrative or judicial opinions of or relating to regulatory and quasi-regulatory bodies and determines their potential impact on the Company.
• Manages and develops law department in-house counsel and staff.
• Supervises the department's administrative activities.
• Interacts with internal clients on department's behalf.
• Manages and creates processes to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of legal functions.
• Oversees the law department's relationships with outside counsel, including developing the department's outside counsel retention, management, and billing policies and practices.
• Designs, implements, and leverages process improvements and new technology tools, such as matter management, e-billing, and corporate entity management systems.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets statutes, and judicial opinions for their potential impact on the Company.
• Examines and analyzes relevant information to determine appropriate actions to take in defending or prosecuting claims and/or lawsuits.
• Oversees management of an enterprise-wide records management system.
• Acts as agent of corporation in negotiating and memorializing non-acquisition related business transactions and provides counsel and advice regarding what is in the best interest of the Company.
• Prepares business contracts and administers other legal matters.
• Assists or supports the Company in achieving an unqualified SOX 404 attestation annually.
• Evaluates data, reports, feedback, observations and other information in determining priorities.
• Uses prior knowledge and industry specific, historical experiences in resolving problems.
• Conducts all assignments as a professional and role model with a sense of urgency.
• Uses professional communication and conflict resolution techniques as required.
• References and reflects upon the Company mission, values, and strategic imperatives in completing and/or assigning all work.
• Engages in professional networking with colleagues in similar roles at other organizations to share best practices and industry insights.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Eight to ten years of legal experience, with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and experience.
• Strong litigation and matter management experience.
• Senior Management skills and experience to include a broad participation in key strategic issues.

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