Legal Counsel - Part-Time

Description:

Job Description:
Legal Counsel - Part-time

1125 W Amity Rd, Boise ID 83705

Part-time

Job Description:
Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our part-time Legal Counsel position. The Legal Counsel provides legal guidance and support across Norco's operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This role is responsible for reviewing contracts, advising on employment law matters, managing risk, and supporting strategic initiatives. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and has a significant impact on organizational risk mitigation and decision-making. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues including contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, leases, and NDAs
• Support HR in managing employee relations issues, investigations, and policy development
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure organizational compliance
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate litigation or other legal matters
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
• Provide training to staff on legal topics such as compliance, ethics, and risk management
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions as needed
• Maintain legal documentation and ensure proper recordkeeping
• Follow Safe work practices in performance of all duties and follow the company's safety policies daily
• Stay informed of and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Work well with team
• Perform other tasks as assigned or needed
• Expected range of 8-24 hours a week

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Five (5) Years minimum experience practicing law, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting
• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution industries preferred
• Background in employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance preferred
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. State, with the ability to obtain licensure in Idaho within 6 months if not already licensed
• Valid drivers license
• Strong understanding of or ability to become proficient in corporate law, employment law, and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with or ability to become proficient in HIPAA, OSHA, and other industry-specific regulations
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation
• Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to make decisions using good judgement
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective/Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills

Company Description:
Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.

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