Senior Counsel

Hornblower Group Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Senior Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal support and guidance across multiple corporate functions, with a primary focus on matters involving employment law, commercial contracting and other matters as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of these legal areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to mitigate risks and drive business success. Location is flexible, in a city in which the Company has a major port or operations (NYC area, D.C. area, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Philadelphia, Orlando or San Francisco)

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in candidate’s state of residence.
• 5+ years of full time legal experience with a focus on employment, labor and commercial contracting
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical legal advice in support of business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in infrastructure or hospitality preferred.
• Previous national law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the HR department in connection with workplace disputes, compliance with employment laws, and discrimination claims.
• Draft employment-related contracts, policies and correspondence
• Supervise external counsel defending the company in court proceedings related to wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes.
• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, operations agreements, NDAs, letters of intent, and other contracts consistent with the operation of a global transportation and tourism business.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and best practices to streamline contracting and ensure consistency and compliance.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to business units across various functions, including sales, marketing, operations, human resources, information technology and finance.
• Monitor and assess legal developments in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility and advise the business on potential impacts.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees