Job Description

Drafts, assesses, analyzes, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and agreements. Negotiates transactions and agreements governing licensing, leasing, partnerships, and strategic alliances with outside business entities and organizations. Develops, implements, and maintains asset protection strategies and legal risk. Manages and mentors junior legal staff. Guides strategic and financial decision making. Helps to guide and shape policy regarding personnel. Advises staff on intellectual property and privacy law. Models ethical decision-making to coworkers and staff. Oversees and negotiates interactions with outside counsel. Guides business on property leasing and purchasing agreements. Advises senior staff on regulatory policy as it relates to business operations.

[Work Hours & Benefits]

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Lawyer Qualifications/Skills:

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including consensus building. Working knowledge of laws, regulations, financial compliance, and best practices in the field. Knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, real estate law, employment law, etc. Effective at communicating complex information to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way. Customer or client-service experience. Excellent persuasive writing skills. Credible and discrete, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information. Impeccable written and spoken language skills. Track record of nourishing and maintaining client and coworker relationships. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Strategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goals. Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with billing software. Administrative skills and attention to detail.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

JD degree from an accredited law school. Valid license to practice law in the state where the job is located. Member of the state bar in good standing. State registered in-house counsel in good standing. 2-3 years' experience at a law firm or as an in-house counsel.
Job Type: Full-time

Education:

* Bachelor's (Required)