Description:
Job Summary:Directs business legal function for Isuzu companies in the United States.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Negotiates and drafts a wide variety of contracts and contract templates to protect company business interests in alignment with legal and industry standards.
- Expertly advises company employees on a wide variety of issues, providing sound legal solutions that align with company business interests.
- Develops and implements legal processes and strategies to support company business objectives while mitigating legal risks and potential liabilities.
- Stays abreast of changes in laws and regulations and ensures compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements; develops and implements compliance programs as necessary.
- Provides leadership and guidance, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports to: Vice President, General Counsel
- Direct reports: Counsel; Legal & Administrative Specialist
- Juris Doctor degree
- License to practice law in State of California
- Ten years corporate and commercial transactional practical experience, including one or more years in a corporate legal environment
Knowledge:
Law firm corporate/commercial practice and billing standards
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Budget development and analysis ability
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization
