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Legal Department Counsel

Legal Department Counsel

CompanyHolland & Knight
LocationJacksonville, FL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree.
  • State Bar admission in location of position.
  • 3-5 years of prior legal practice experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work matters.
  • Understanding of the issues germane to operating an AmLaw 30 law firm.
  • Ability to communicate persuasively, to both attorneys and non-attorneys, in writing, speaking, and via audio-visual technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify legal issues, analyze complex situations, and develop effective solutions.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and writing abilities.
  • Intellectual curiosity, problem solving attitude, win-win approach.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting in-depth research on legal issues, including case law, statutes, and regulations, with an emphasis on legal ethics and professional conduct.
  • Preparing and reviewing client and vendor NDA’s, client professional services contracts, financial instruments between firm and client, and other documents as needed.
  • Supporting the firm’s duties with respect to responding to non-party subpoenas and issuing legal holds.
  • Supporting the firm’s efforts in identifying and complying with relevant laws and regulations at the local, state, federal and international levels.
  • Reviewing and developing policies and procedures applicable to law firm practice.
  • Supporting the firm’s information technology, information governance, innovation, and other groups in addressing risks associated with managing client and firm data.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.