In-House Counsel

ARS-Rescue Rooter • Memphis, TN

3d

About The Position

The Staff In-House Counsel advises the Company’s operational teams on business matters and supports the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel with regulatory, compliance, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property matters. The role also manages and resolves Company disputes in the jurisdictions where the Company conducts business. Local candidates only.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited college or university.
• Admission to and good standing with the Tennessee State Bar.
• Five to seven years of relevant legal experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to integrity and quality.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of management, with strong influencing skills and sound business judgment.
• Demonstrated initiative, a proactive approach, and ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload and appropriately prioritize issues.
• Proficiency with technology to manage work product in applications used by the Company and Legal Department.
• Excellent management, communication, and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal guidance and support to business units on litigation, customer complaints, employment claims, regulatory compliance, negotiations, contract review and drafting, and intellectual property.
• Assist in managing pending litigation and claims against the Company.
• Liaise with outside legal counsel to monitor claim status and track litigation efforts.
• Review and prepare contracts and legal documents, including service, construction, and transportation agreements.
• Assist with contract negotiations.
• Work with senior management to discuss exposure and liability and resolve open claims and litigation, including breach-of-contract matters, employment disputes, general and auto liability, regulatory complaints, and landlord-tenant disputes.
• Monitor outside counsel expenses and assist in reducing expenses and cost factors as appropriate.
• Provide legal support on special corporate projects and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Communicate with vendors and internal personnel to answer inquiries and provide information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree