Description:

The Opportunity:
As part of the Legal Services team you provide legal support in the field of corporate law. As a Director, you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. This role involves managing corporate transactions, evaluating legal risks, and translating complex legal issues for business audiences.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal support in corporate law matters
  • Manage corporate transactions and assess legal risks
  • Translate complex legal issues for business audiences
  • Maintain impactful client relations at the executive level
  • Oversee multiple projects to confirm strategic alignment
  • Set strategic direction for corporate legal initiatives
  • Foster a culture of compliance and innovation
  • Confirm successful management of legal risks in corporate transactions

What you must have:
  • Juris Doctorate
  • 5 years of experience in progressively responsible post-qualification legal experience in the field of corporate law, either at a recognized law firm (or a combination of law firm and in-house)
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one US state and is in standing

What Sets You Apart:
  • Expertise in corporate law, partnership law, commercial transactions, regulatory analysis, and M&A
  • Technical specialization of governance, financing, cross-border contracts, and employment/tax/IP matters
  • Ability to identify and manage legal risks, propose solutions, and escalate critical issues
  • Skilled in translating complex legal matters for business leaders
  • Experience managing teams, external counsel, and high-level projects
  • Skilled in negotiation, risk assessment, and contract drafting
  • Understanding of corporate governance and cross-border contracting
  • Ability to identify legal issues in business proposals
  • Competent legal negotiation and drafting skills
  • Experience managing teams and complex projects