In-House Attorney (13532)

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

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But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as In-House Attorney. Reporting to the SVP Legal Americas, this full-time and permanent position is based in United States and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Legal Department and it’s growth.

Purpose of Role

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Attorney to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing commercial contracts, providing legal advice on various in-house matters, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role requires a minimum of five years of experience in a reputable law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Legal Advice and Support: Provide timely and accurate legal advice to various departments within the company on a broad range of legal issues, including intellectual property, employment law, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations and transactions.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage and resolve legal disputes and claims (and any subpoena for document production), working with external counsel as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance matters. Conduct training for sales teams on sales contracting process.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal documents and correspondence. Prepare reports for senior management as required.

Attributes/Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in a reputable law firm, focusing on commercial contracts and corporate law.

Education and Professional Qualification

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant state(s).

Company Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical PPO Plan
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave (All Gender)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal, more)
• Hybrid / Remote Flexibility depending on role

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!