Description:

The Opportunity:
Tremendous opportunity to join a regional leader in continued growth as a primary support to the General Counsel. A chance to provide legal counsel and representation to the company and its affiliates across a variety of disciplines, including commercial transactions, litigation, labor and employment and compliance. A true in-house experience working in all areas to identify legal issues and opportunities, assess risks, benefits and consequences and recommend appropriate courses of action to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with existing laws, build business, protect the company's assets and promote the company's goals, mission and values.

Successful candidate will have strong drafting skills and be able to assess and communicate risks effectively to a business client.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including, service provider contracts, engagement letters, leases, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
Support consistent M&A activity in all phases of the transaction lifecycle.
Lead updates and roll-outs of standardized agreement templates and legal processes.
Conduct investigations and handle sensitive and confidential information with the appropriate discretion.
Review pleadings and other litigation documents, conduct legal research, conduct and manage written discovery and document production, prepare files for hearings/trials/arbitration, respond to subpoenas and support collection activity.
Liaise with outside counsel when appropriate to handle various legal functions.
Counsel HR on employment related issues and manage entity level employment documents.
Assist in development, roll-out and management of compliance programs.
Support continual review of policies, procedures, guidelines and training.
Supervise, train, develop and motivate junior attorney and interns.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and excellent academic background.
3+ years of relevant experience with private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof)
Licensed to practice law in NY.
Possess excellent writing, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for clients.
Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast paced environment
Ability to take independent and decisive action.
A team player with positive attitude; and a professional individual with high level of ethics and good legal and business judgment.