Description:
This position provides a broad range of corporate legal services and advice to One of Thirteen Alaska Native Regional Corporations. The Legal Department cultivates an energetic, fast paced, business work environment. Please provide a cover letter, resume and professional references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but interviews may not begin until May 2024.Essential Job Responsibilities Include:
- Draft or review and negotiate contracts in the areas of commercial, finance, and corporate transactions on behalf of various BBNC departments and certain subsidiaries, including but not limited to financing agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, master service agreements, and professional service contracts;
- Draft or revise operating agreements and appointment letters for certain subsidiaries;
- Draft minutes and resolutions, as needed, for BBNC and certain subsidiaries;
- Review and approve proposed distributions of stock transferred by inheritance or devise, and provide legal advice to Shareholder and Corporate Relations Department regarding stock transfers;
- Provide legal advice and manage legal risks on a wide range of legal issues, involving contracts, employment matters, corporate governance, trademarks, regulatory compliance, entity management, and mergers and acquisitions;
- Monitor legal developments that may impact BBNC and provide related advice;
- Provide training and education to assist employees in understanding legal requirements and best practices;
- Prepare legal memorandum, research and recommendations as requested;
- Work collaboratively with legal department and corporate-wide staff to respond appropriately to legal and compliance issues; and
- Work on special projects as assigned by the Executive Vice President & General Counsel.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Practical knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations, especially the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and its provisions relating to the rights and responsibilities of Native corporations and their shareholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical ability.
- Ability to oversee and interact with outside counsel to manage legal matters requiring specialized expertise or resources.
- Strong leadership, organizational and planning skills.
- Dependable and ability to work independently yet provide timely reporting and debriefing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A juris doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Membership in the Alaska State Bar preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years in the active practice of law with increasingly responsible professional legal experience and business acumen.
- Experience in corporate transactions, contract negotiations, corporate governance, business law, stock transfers, mergers and acquisitions, employment, and regulatory compliance.
- High degree of computer literacy, project management skills, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Physical Demands:
- Frequent sitting.