Corporate Counsel

BROE Group and it's managed affiliates•Denver, CO

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel manages and supports transactional and corporate legal matters for OmniTRAX’s various rail and real estate business units. Assists with the drafting of agreements, reviews contract and deal terms as provided by various departments, and creates template forms for legal documents. Participates as part of the negotiating team, to a greater or lesser degree depending upon the level of the transaction. While the Legal Department does not have signature authority for the execution of contracts, the Corporate Attorney assists our commercial partners in getting final documents executed. Acts as key administrator with the storage and latter provision of executed contracts and legal agreements. Manages litigation and internal employment claims as needed. Also assists with management of corporate legal and regulatory matters. The Corporate Counsel demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree with admission to state bar
Experience in transactional area, with emphasis in property and transportation related matters.
Excellent research and writing skills; high attention to detail
Work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines and business goals.
Administrative and managerial skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associates
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Professional integrity and accountability
Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
Colorado bar admission and license

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil and Gas industries
Experience with Excel

Responsibilities

Assist intra-company clients: provide general contractual and transactional needs, including review and drafting of contracts and agreements for Commercial, Procurement, Engineering, Industrial Development and Real Estate, Operations, and Human Relations departments
Acts as lead in managing the workflow level within SpringCM
Provide legal counsel to complex and mission critical commercial transactions often involving cross-functional organizational initiatives
Deliver legal counsel and due diligence regarding strategic acquisitions and sales by OmniTRAX and its related affiliates
Assist with the capture, storage and management of executed documents within the OmniTRAX enterprise content management procedure and related databases
Assist with the management of external counsel
Assist management with employment law concerns, contracts, and policies
Ensure compliance with trademarks, patents, intellectual property and trade secrets, and related technical contracts
Create legal reports and correspondence; effectively present information to senior management
Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers and the business community
Identify and implement process improvements
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Assist General Counsel with managing the Legal Department paralegals