Associate General Counsel

This position provides a broad range of corporate legal services and advice to Bristol Bay Native Corporation. The Legal Department cultivates an energetic, fast paced, business work environment.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A juris doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Alaska State Bar preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in the active practice of law with increasingly responsible professional legal experience and business acumen.
• Experience in corporate transactions, contract drafting and negotiations, corporate governance, business law, stock transfers, employment/human resources, and regulatory compliance.
•  High degree of computer literacy, project management skills, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations, especially the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and its provisions relating to the rights and responsibilities of Native corporations and their shareholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical ability.
•  Ability to oversee and interact with outside counsel to manage legal matters requiring specialized expertise or resources.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Dependable and ability to work independently yet provide timely reporting and debriefing.

Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting.

Summary

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:

• Provide legal advice and manage legal risks on a wide range of legal issues as needed, involving contracts, employment/human resources matters, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, entity management, mergers and acquisitions, and Federal grants;
• Draft or review and negotiate contracts in the areas of commercial, finance, and corporate transactions on behalf of various BBNC departments and certain subsidiaries, including but not limited to financing agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, master service agreements, independent contractor agreements, and professional service contracts;
• Review and approve proposed transfers of stock, and provide legal advice to Shareholder and Corporate Relations Department regarding stock transfers;
• Draft or revise operating agreements and appointment letters for certain subsidiaries;
• Monitor legal developments that may impact BBNC and provide related advice;
• Provide training and education to assist employees in understanding legal requirements and best practices;
• Prepare legal memorandum, research, and provide strategic guidance and recommendations as requested;
• Work collaboratively within the legal department and corporate-wide staff to respond appropriately to legal and risk issues; and
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer.

Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders/descendants in accordance with Public Law 93-638.