Senior Vice President - Counsel

Senior Vice President – Counsel

Law degree; Admission to a U.S. state bar association preferably IL, NY, CA, TX, etc.
Minimum in-house corporate/commercial experience, working knowledge and experience in the following substantive areas: M&A, contracts, intellectual property, corporate and labor/employment (including review and revision of contracts), preferably in an agency environment
Ability to work independently and manage projects with limited oversight, a high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
Problem solving skills who proactively identifies substantive issues and presents viable alternative solutions. This individual must be highly efficient and able to deal with a large volume of work, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to learn quickly
Ability to work with individuals at all levels both internally and externally
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knack for managing multiple priorities and delivering on tight deadlines
Sense of humor and ability to embrace change
Approachable demeanor and ability to remain calm under pressure

Provide advice on a wide range of legal matters affecting the operations of Edelman but with a particular focus on M&A, general corporate and commercial law and governance.
Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, in cooperation with colleagues globally.
Examples include professional services agreements, government contracts for services, vendor supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing arrangements, settlement agreements and other contracts.
Work closely with the General Counsel and external counsel on the expansion of Edelman business. Provide back up support to the General Counsel, in particular in relation to dealings with the Board and governance matters.
Identify, analyze, and present viable solutions for addressing client or supplier contracts and other legal concerns. Must be able to prioritize and summarize related legal issues so as to resolve those issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Serve as a business partner to the business team and a collaborative colleague within the legal department.
Maintain and organize corporate files, including original contracts; draft miscellaneous corporate maintenance documents, written consents, powers of attorney, incumbency certificates, delegations of authority, corporate qualifications, withdrawals, mergers, incorporations, dissolutions and other general corporate documents.
Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.