Senior Legal Counsel
DLL Group•Des Moines, IA
•$144,158 - $216,236•Hybrid
About The Position
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be expected to provide professional legal services in a local environment, in order to enable the business unit(s) to achieve the defined business objectives in accordance with standards and goals set by Legal.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance or a related field of study.
- Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school. An emphasis on transactional law / secured transactions is preferred.
- 5+ (or 10+ for C-III) years' experience in a legal environment as a corporate, financial services or transactional lawyer.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts is essential.
- Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
- Willingness for occasional domestic or international travel (up to 10%).
Nice To Haves
- An emphasis on transactional law / secured transactions is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business strategy and department strategies and screen for legal opportunities or risks.
- Deliver input and advice for improvement from a legal point of view.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement and maintain high quality contract templates and standards for use.
- Implement and employ internal controls to monitor and assess legal risk.
- Negotiate, draft/create documentation and advise the business on end user agreements and vendor program agreements.
- Work with outside legal expertise and liaise with in-house business and legal experts.
- Research legal issues related to federal and state lending laws, secured transactions, leasing and collection practices.
Benefits
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
- Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
- Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
- healthcare benefits
- 401k matching
- vacation
- sick leave
- parental leave
- possible discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
