Counsel

Counsel

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues
• Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree
• Admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality oral and written legal advice in a cost-effective manner to internal clients.
• Recommend practical courses of action to achieve client goals within the scope of what is legally permissible.
• Perform comprehensive research and analysis of reported cases, statutes, regulations and other legal materials regarding issues often characterized by an absence of clear legal precedent and renders clear and unambiguous legal opinions and advice as necessary.
• Represent clients in complex legal and business transactions, generally with minimal supervision, where the facts, the law or the precedents involved can be interpreted differently or are in dispute.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents (e.g. contracts, insurance policies, leases) involving substantial legal issues; Investigation, research, drafting, negotiation and appearances on behalf of the Company in litigation and managing outside counsel in connection with litigation.
• Representing the Company before regulatory and administrative bodies.
• Providing advice regarding the implications of new laws substantially impacting the Company’s business.
• Anticipating legal issues and encouraging practices to prevent problems from arising.
• May assign, direct and review the work of law clerks and paralegals.
• May prepare and conduct training sessions for internal clients.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal issues and developments in the law.
• Leverages processes and technology to assist in legal review function. Must be tech competent and curious about the use of legal technology for legal review.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.