General Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
• Two (2) years experience
• Fiduciary trust law experience
• Knowledge of corporate law and banking regulations
• Well developed written and oral communication skills
• Skilled to communicate effectively in person and by telephone
• Demonstrated skill to resolve complex legal issues
• Demonstrated skill to judge character
• Distinguish relevant facts
• Assimilate and analyze facts
• Apply legal theories

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes laws for the preparation of legal memoranda
• Performs due diligence for potential transactions involving the company
• Represents the company in a court of law, administrative body or tribunal
• Analyzes and summarizes legal documents
• Negotiates with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors and clients
• Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems involving the company
• May be responsible for advising members within a specialized legal area or particular business activity and provides counsel in cases of litigation
• Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation
• Ensures compliance of laws and regulations
• Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company
• May direct activities of other legal support
• May manage outside counsel and develop strategy for litigation and regulatory proceedings
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and approves a broad range of vendor contracts, including master agreements, statements of work, subscription agreements, software licenses, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Partners with Procurement, business stakeholders, Cyber Security, Privacy, Third Party Risk Management, Compliance, and other control functions to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Advises on contract provisions involving data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Balances legal risk management with business objectives to facilitate timely execution of strategic initiatives and vendor relationships.
• Develops and maintains contract templates, negotiation guidance, playbooks, and other tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Supports enterprise initiatives by assessing contractual, operational, and legal risks associated with new products, services, and technologies.
• Manages complex negotiations with vendors and internal stakeholders while providing practical, business focused solutions.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting third party contracting and procurement practices and advises on necessary process or contract updates.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by enhancing contracting processes, reporting, training, and governance to improve efficiency and strengthen risk management.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program