Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

The Senior Counsel will work along with the General Counsel at KBS to provide support to the legal division to optimize operations and minimize risk to the business. Examines and drafts IT, employment, real estate and vendor contracts. Manages copyrights and trademarks and preserves business records such as minutes of meetings and resolutions. Responsible for the negotiation and management of customer contracts, insurance matters and partners with the CHRO for employee relations matters including safety. Ensures legal compliance regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Drives compliance with corporate governance and establishes the prudence of defending lawsuits and prosecuting through selection and coordination with select firms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on and ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, employment regulations, and industry-specific legal standards.
• Manage and oversee litigation and investigations in-house, including employment claims, regulatory matters, and commercial disputes; coordinate closely with internal leadership and engage external counsel only when necessary.
• Drive legal operations efficiencies, leveraging technology and processes to improve legal service delivery.
• Collaborating with HR and executive leadership.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on company operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate legal policies and procedures, including those related to litigation management, investigations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance; ensure policies align with business operations and evolving legal standards.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and act as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership.
• Develop, coach and manage a legal team

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with or within large-scale business organizations.
• Familiarity with risk management.
• Knowledge of Legal operations and legal technology platforms.
• Industry knowledge with facilities and building maintenance services industry.

Skills:

• Proficient in employment and labor law, including workplace investigations and compliance.
• Strong ability to conduct, manage, and resolve in-house investigations and litigation.
• Skilled in legal policy drafting and implementation.
• Effective communicator with excellent legal writing and negotiation skills.
• Technologically proficient with legal/HR systems.

Job Experience Requirements

• 10 years of legal experience in the handling of General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation and/or employment-related claims and litigation is required.
• Previous experience managing a legal team.
• Background partnering with outside legal counsel.
• Working with union and non-union environments.

Educational Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.
• Active admission to practice law in one or more states is required.