Description:

Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Counsel Is a Seasoned, Commercially Minded Attorney with A Generalist Background And, Preferably, Industry Experience. the Role Is Responsible for Providing Reliable, Practical Legal Counsel to Company Leaders on A Broad Range of Issues Across the Business. While You Will Be Joining a Team of Attorneys at Poet, You Will Need to Be a Self-Starter Who Can Work Independently.

This Is an On-Site Role Located in Sioux Falls, Sd. Responsibilities Include:

Identifying Potential Legal Issues, and Counsel and Advise the Company on The Appropriate Course of Action on A Wide Range of Legal Matters Impacting the Company;
Responding to Issues as They Arise in Matters Affecting the Day-To-Day Business Operations;
Building Relationships with Business and Legal Professionals Throughout the Company in A Professional, Collegial and Collaborative Manner;
Drafting, Reviewing, Revising and Negotiating Contracts and Transactions with Customers and Other Third Parties;
Drafting Complex Legal Documents;
Developing Training Materials and Providing Training on Relevant Topics to Colleagues;
Ensuring the Company's Compliance with Legal Policies and State and Federal Laws and Regulations;
Supporting the Company's Human Resources Function; And
Working Closely with And Managing Outside Counsel as Needed.
Since We're All About Teamwork and Getting the Job Done, Your Skills May Be Put to A Lot of Other Uses!

Qualifications & Skills:

A Law Degree from An Aba-Accredited Law School and Admission to The Bar in At Least One State.
10+ Years' Experience in Law Firm And, Preferably, In-House Environments, with Generalist Background;
Must Possess Commercial Mindedness, and Ability to Understand the Business and To Act as A Member of The Commercial Team;
Experience Negotiating and Drafting a Variety of Complex Commercial Contracts, Including Marketing Agreements, Distribution and Supply Agreements and Licensing Agreements;
Experience Handling Documentation of Complex Legal Transactions;
Experience with Labor and Employment Law Preferred;
Relevant Industry Experience Preferred;
Excellent Writing and Negotiating Skills;
Professionalism with The Ability to Build Credibility, Trust and Respect; And
Ability to Juggle and Prioritize Multiple Tasks, to Meet Deadlines, to Balance Business and Legal Issues for The Maximum Benefit of The Company and To Think on Your Feet.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

Impeccable Moral and Ethical Integrity;
Self-Motivation and Ready to “hit the Ground Running” with A Proactive Approach and The Demonstrated Ability to Independently See Projects Through from Inception to Completion;
Ability to Handle Confidential and Sensitive Issues, and To Professionally Balance Urgency and Decisiveness with Patience and Compassion;
Ability to Communicate Effectively, Both Orally and In Writing, to All Levels of Management, Staff, Outside Counsel and Business Partners;
Demonstrated Understanding of Business;ability to Approach Obstacles Proactively and Look for Creative Solutions to Further Business Needs;
Ability to Work in A Collaborative Environment with A Strong Dedication to Providing Prompt, Excellent Client Service;
Ability to Work in A Fast-Paced Environment Handling Multiple Simultaneous Projects with Minimal Supervision.
Analytical Ability and Strong Attention to Detail; And
Upholds and Furthers Poet's Culture and Values.

Work Environment:

Occasional Travel Is Required, with Some Overnight Stays.
This Position Operates in An Office Environment Working at A Personal Computer Where You May Sit or Stand.

Culture Is King at Poet
We're All on The Same Team. We Always Communicate. and We Park Our Egos at The Door. These Aren't Just Slogans on Our Walls. It's the Way We Do Things at Poet. We Provide an Environment for Team Members to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance. It's the Best Way to Optimize Health, Wellness, and Productivity in A Sustainable Way. We Work Hard. We Play Hard. We Have Frequent Team Events, Volunteer Efforts, and We Know how To Celebrate Wins!

Growth & Development Opportunities
At Poet, We Encourage Internal Development and Growth by Allowing Team Members to Carve Their Own Path to Success. Leaders Support Team Members with The Necessary Resources to Develop Their Skills, Achieve Goals, and Create the Most Value. We Believe in Developing Our Team Members to Their Highest Potential and Recognizing Contributions that Add Value to The Organization. Each New Team Member's Position and Compensation Are Carefully Determined by Considering Their Unique Qualifications and Skillset.