In-House Counsel

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supporting various litigation processes.
• Review, negotiate, draft, and revise commercial contracts, including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, and more.
• Handle real property transactions, including leases.
• Manage the intake of contract requests and conduct internal client interviews to understand issues and provide advice on best practices.
• Maintain strong business relationships with internal groups requiring legal support.
• Keep the legal department informed of significant developments in a timely manner, using sound business and legal judgment.
• Exhibit leadership and teamwork skills to foster a collaborative environment.
• Provide legal support in specific areas as directed by the General Counsel.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all tasks.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in the legal field.
• Familiarity with a variety of legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective at building rapport with clients.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and have passed the California State Bar Examination.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience prior to attending law school, with a preference for candidates with litigation support experience.