Description:
A Dental Insurance Agency is seeking Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to our growing corporation.This role will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and provide legal support across an array of practice areas, including: commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment and labor, health care and insurance, licensing and regulatory compliance, intellectual property and technology, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation management.
Position Summary:
- Provide legal advice and support to business units on a wide range of corporate matters, including commercial contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a range of agreements, including client agreements, vendor and subcontractor agreements, business associate agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, employment agreements, and corporate finance agreements.
- Stay abreast and provide counsel on applicable federal and state laws and developments in such laws.
- Identify legal risks and provide creative and strategic solutions to protect the company's interests while not unduly restricting business growth and development.
- Respond to subpoenas and record requests; perform discovery, as needed; handle and manage legal holds.
- Complete corporate and regulatory filings, renewals, and reports.
- Help manage the company's IP portfolio; assist with protection and enforcement measures.
- Assist the Deputy General Counsel with corporate governance, maintaining corporate records, and preparing for quarterly and special meetings.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating legal systems and records.
- Research, develop, and help implement policies and procedures.
What You'll Need:
- Minimum J.D. from a top-tier law school and excellent academic credentials.
- Minimum active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum 4 years' relevant experience in corporate law
- Minimum 1 year in-house and/or working with managed healthcare.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to swiftly learn complex legal issues, thoroughly examine all sides of an issue, and distill complexities into concise advice that can be used practically by business units
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-starting, proactive, innovative, and industrious
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong sense of responsibility with high standards of ethics and integrity
- High level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment
