Legal Counsel Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on an as-needed basis;
- Some international travel expected;
- Counsel internal clients on rights, obligations and restrictions under existing agreements and legal risks related to our strategic relationships;
- Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the foregoing;
- Providing legal advice on new products and services;
- Manage outside counsel;
- Regular interface with a highly collaborative and interactive legal team;
- Participate in Risk Reviews according to Company and Business directives and instructions;
- Develops, implements and maintains legal strategy, standards, directives, policies, procedures and standard contract provisions;
- Building awareness for the increasing influence and impact of applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
- Optimization and standardization of standards, directives, policies, and procedures;
- Coordinate with Legal colleagues in other Businesses;
- Assist Business colleagues and Head of Legal in cost-effective and timely resolution of business disputes and lawsuits;
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts;
- Assist with corporate governance.
Requirements:
- 4+ years experience at a top law firm and/or in-house environment;
- English mother tongue level – Required;
- Work Hours: Monday to Friday, with the ability to work flexible hours;
- Current state bar membership;
- Comfortable working independently with clients;
- Use discretion when administering confidential documents;
- Flexible attitude in working across multiple time zones;
- 4-6+ years’ experience at a top law firm with a focus on corporate and M&A transactions;
- Demonstrated ability to pro-actively seek out creative solutions to problems;
- Works well under time pressures;
- Proven ability to independently plan, organize and implement work priorities, and exercise independent judgment, with minimal supervision;
- Juris Doctorate and admission to Practice Law;
- Strong research and writing skills;
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
- At least three years proven experience preparing and processing contracts, subcontracts or legal documents is preferred.