Description:

The position: The General Counsel member will be responsible for managing litigation and overseeing the legal matters of the business as a whole, including acting as the business' legal representative

Main Responsibilities:

Advising executive members on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact functionality of the business
Maintaining knowledge of the company's legal documents and operations
Crafting and reviewing legal strategy in response to any litigation
Keeping a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the company
Facilitating filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements
Communicating with outside counsel
Legally filing for copyright of intellectual property
Answering questions and responding to Litigation inquiries.
Managing employee Relations through Bambee HR support
Approve and file lawsuits, and transition to litigation assistant.
Responding to CEO's daily support requests
Updating templates
Dealing with escalated issues
Manages notifications received to ensure timely responses where required
Tracks and monitors litigated title claim issues and provide reporting to management and clients
Prepares and distributes monthly management and executive reports
Attends client meetings and provides updates related to litigation, title, and compensatory fees
Attends state/county hearings or mediations as needed
Participates in off-site due diligence reviews
Completes other duties and projects as assigned by CEO

Qualifications:

Ability to quickly and efficiently respond to staff questions
Ability to professionally handle escalated staff problems
Proficiency in email, word, excel, and software Clio
Excellent time management and organization
Previous project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, and possess the ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's Degree required
Attorney or previous legal experience required