Assistant General Counsel

Core Scientific - Miami, FL

Full-time - Senior

Miami, FL

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Assistant General Counsel will help the Company navigate legal complexities and make informed commercial decisions supporting the Company's strategic objectives. This multifaceted and essential role requires superior legal skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and effort. The role requires quick, efficient, and inciteful reasoning in various bespoke situations involving commercial contracts, corporate finance and governance, securities, regulatory compliance, employment, intellectual property, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Front-line support of the Company on all Company legal affairs
• Draft and/or review a variety of commercial contracts
• Manage periodic litigation and dispute resolution matters
• Negotiate and develop strategic transactions (i.e., partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) and manage outside counsel engaged in those matters
• Provide legal advice and counsel to leadership/management across a broad range of legal issues
• Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to management and proactively contribute to effective legal strategies and practical solutions
• Legal review and drafting of SEC filings, such as Forms 10K and 10Q, form 8-Ks, and Section 16 reports, coordinating exhibits to SEC filings
• Assist with corporate governance and management of corporate filings and requirements to meet local legal and governance requirements
• Manage and support the business cost-effectively and timely, resolving disputes and litigation matters
• Provide advice to meet strategic goals, protect business reputation and interests, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Ongoing monitoring of applicable laws, regulations, and policies and publication and training to business colleagues as needed to support the business
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/teammates, and leaders across the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required
• Active membership in at least one state bar is required
• 8+ years of law firm or corporate in-house counsel experience required
• Industry experience: energy-related businesses in the U.S., with particular emphasis on legal work associated with the development and construction of renewable energy and/or independent power projects
• Ability to be a self-starter by working independently to identify and/or complete tasks and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Intellect and experience are necessary to navigate novel, complex situations
• Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting, and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Professional office environment
• Standard office equipment usage