Description:

This position is based in the King of Prussia, PA and will report to the Division General Counsel. The nature, diversity, and scope of responsibilities related to this position require the frequent use of contractual and risk management principles, discretion, problem-solving skills, project management skills, collaboration, self-initiative, independent judgment, and willingness to play a role in the development of work processes using technology. Counsel must effectively work with all Company functions and Company affiliates and will perform work that is often sensitive and confidential.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Provide sound legal advice to cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, and provide legal options/analysis of possible legal solutions
Strategic oversight of the legal matters of the business as a whole, including legal advice concerning vendor/customer contracts, commercial real estate documents and dispute resolution
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters and provide advice related to such matters
Partner with commercial and procurement teams in developing, reviewing, managing and negotiating commercial agreements including, but not limited to nondisclosure, consulting, professional services, master service agreements, software licenses, and goods and services agreements
Support the development, implementation, training and maintenance of Company policies and procedures
Support Company regulatory and compliance activities, as needed
Provide legal support for intellectual property management
Real estate experience preferred to support negotiation and drafting of real estate documents, including, but not limited to easements, licenses, rights-of-way, and purchase and sale agreements in support of Company projects and initiatives
Labor and employment experience a plus to support Human Resources, including advice on employment law

Qualifications:
Basic Required Qualifications
Education:
Law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic record

Experience:

Minimum 6-8 years of experience
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more U.S. jurisdictions

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated strong written and oral communications skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and a project through to completion
Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

Strategic thinker, problem solver
Ability to interact confidently with all segments of the business
Resourceful, self-starter, results oriented
Possess strong business acumen together with legal knowledge needed to become a trusted resource for employees throughout the organization
Able to assess and manage competing priorities and still contribute thoughtful and high-quality work product
Ability to develop and implement effective processes
Possess sound professional judgment with the highest integrity and ethical standards
The ability to write in a clear and concise manner
The ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines
The ability to build relationships and trust with a large and diverse customer base
The ability to work the schedule for which hired