Description:
Description:We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated In-House Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on day-to-day business operations, support corporate initiatives, and handle contract negotiations, drafting, and compliance matters. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and facilitate business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Counsel & Risk Management
Corporate Governance
Litigation Management
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Employment Law
Contract Management
Training & Education
Collaboration & Communication
Requirements:
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensure: Active license to practice law in Nevada & California.
Experience:
Skills:
- Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to senior management, executives, and departments across the company.
- Assess and manage legal risks and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring alignment with company objectives and risk tolerance.
Corporate Governance
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, board responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage corporate filings and corporate records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Litigation Management
- Oversee and manage any ongoing or potential litigation, including working with external counsel to develop strategies, assess risks, and ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate internal investigations and prepare responses to regulatory inquiries, claims, or disputes.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure the company's activities are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Provide guidance on privacy and data protection laws, intellectual property matters, employment law issues, and other legal concerns.
Employment Law
- Advise on employment-related issues such as employee contracts, workplace disputes, terminations, and discrimination matters.
- Assist in the development and implementation of company policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and best practices
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and amend a wide variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, NDAs, and customer agreements.
- Ensure all contracts are aligned with the company's best interests and mitigate any potential liabilities.
Training & Education
- Conduct legal training for employees on various legal topics, including compliance, ethics, and risk management.
- Keep the business informed on changes in relevant laws and regulations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with other departments (Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing) to provide legal insights that align with business goals.
- Maintain a proactive and open line of communication with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal issues early.
Requirements:
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensure: Active license to practice law in Nevada & California.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on corporate law, contract law, and transactional matters.
- Background in energy and policy preferred but not required
- Experience in an in-house legal role preferred.
- Experience in the energy sector is preferred but not required.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with a high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to legal issues.