Senior Corporate Legal Officer

Job Description:

As a Corporate Legal Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, while also providing strategic legal counsel to support the organization's business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

1. Legal Compliance:

• Stay current with all relevant laws and regulations affecting the company.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.

2. Contracts and Agreements:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

• Provide legal advice on contract terms and potential risks.

• Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals and terminations.

3. Private equity transactions:

• Legal due diligence in private equity transactions.

• Contract negotiations and deal closure for private equity transactions.

• Dealing with external legal advisers and client legal representatives.

4. Corporate Governance:

• Assist in corporate governance matters, including board meetings and filings.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

• Maintain corporate records and documentation.

5. Risk Management:

• Identify legal risks and propose proactive measures to mitigate them.

• Collaborate with insurance providers and manage insurance-related matters.

6. Regulatory Affairs:

• Interface with government agencies and regulatory bodies as required.

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports.

7. Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to provide informed legal opinions.

• Stay updated on legal developments impacting the industry.

8. Training and Education:

• Conduct legal training sessions for company employees to enhance legal awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited law school.

• Admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Five years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate setting.

• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.