Description:
Position Specific DescriptionThis role will be responsible for providing legal support for the entity management, governance and structure of all the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates. Role requires ability to effectively execute on high level strategies in a fast-paced environment. Position has meaningful exposure to all aspects of the organization including commercial, development, business management, treasury and risk in supporting financings, transactions (commercial and M&A), general corporate governance matters and other business needs. Tasks include preparing, reviewing and finalize documents, corporate resolutions, reports and filings for subsidiaries regarding entity formation, maintenance and other subsidiary governance matters (including conversions, mergers, reorganizations, ownership transfers, name changes, qualifications to do business, annual meetings, annual reports, officer changes and amendments to organizational documents).
A genuine interest in corporate governance, professionalism, high energy and flexibility to adapt to often dynamic priorities are essential to success. Critical skills needed include the ability to deliver timely, quality legal services to internal business units. The successful candidate will also be able to thrive in a matrixed environment and work with supervision from more senior attorneys.
It is preferred that candidates should have minimum experience of 3 years in a law firm, corporate law department or corporate secretary office and experience in financing and M&A transactions. A working knowledge of corporate governance issues and trends is helpful.
Job Overview:
Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
- Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
- Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
- Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Member in Good Standing of State Bar
- High School Grad / GED
- Juris Doctorate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications:
None