General Counsel

SOURCEPASS•Town of Huntington, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sourcepass is seeking an energetic, creative-thinking General Counsel to improve organizational efficiency in mergers and acquisitions, organizational structuring, and employment law. The General Counsel will examine, advise on, and draft IT, employment, real estate, and vendor contracts; manage copyrights and trademarks; and preserve business records. The role will ensure legal compliance for M&A activity, oversee corporate governance compliance, and assess whether to defend lawsuits or pursue legal action. Success requires sound knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, prudent legal judgment, and strong advocacy and interpersonal skills. This position is based in Sourcepass’s Melville office, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement. Sourcepass is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
At least 4 years of practice with an established law firm.
Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing, and mergers and acquisitions.
Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to businesses.
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Advise executives, senior management, and the board on legal rights, new and existing laws, and mergers and acquisitions.
Manage the organization’s legal matters.
Represent the organization in merger and acquisition events.
Create new entities and manage the organization’s intellectual property.
Examine and draft agreements, including employment and vendor agreements.
Maintain knowledge of the organization’s operations and legal documents.
Conduct legal research and review the company’s litigation strategy regarding legal actions.
Promulgate and create directives of corporate acts and decisions.
Preserve all corporate records.
Handle statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
Liaise with outside counsel regarding their assignments.