Staff Attorney

Position Summary:  The Staff Attorney will review and advise stakeholders on various legal agreements, provide advice and conduct risk assessments on behalf of the organization.

Essential Tasks:

• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review and revise various types of contracts, including acquisition and disposition agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and intellectual property licensing agreements.
• Legal Advice: Provide legal guidance to various departments regarding contract interpretation, compliance issues and potential risks associated with contractual terms.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks within contracts, propose mitigation strategies and ensure contracts are structured to minimize liability.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations and company policies.
• Contract Management System: Maintain the company’s contract management system to track contract status, key dates and compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with various departments to understand business needs and translate them into legally sound contractual agreements.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant contract law developments and industry trends.
• Due Diligence: Coordinate and perform due diligence review of acquisition targets.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Display leadership skills and ability to motivate fellow employees
• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly, and ability to identify potential legal issues.
• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required
• 2-5 years’ experience in a corporate (transactional) legal practice
• Proven experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and commercial contracts.

Licensing and Credentials:

• Active licensure and in good standing with relevant state bar required

Systems:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in using and administering CMS platforms preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions