Attorney, In House Counsel

POSITION OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:

In House Counsel reports to the CEO and provides legal support for the daily operations of the agency to include lease and contract review/approval, employment law matters, business legal compliance and litigation. Must ensure Kedren is in legal compliance with Agency operational, state and federal requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Juris Doctorate degree and State Bar membership required
• At least five years’ experience providing in-house counsel support to include contract and employment law.
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws is required.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, the ability to handle confidential information, and to interface effectively with all levels of management.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, problem solve, meet deadlines, and follow through on work assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work additional days and on special projects as needed.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:

• Partner and collaborate with all departments in the organization to ensure legal compliance
• Manage legal disputes through litigation and arbitration
• Negotiate and draft legal contracts and agreements for internal and external use and ensure that they are in compliance with state and federal laws
• Manage outside counsel as required
• Manage all legal aspects of various projects to execute new initiatives
• Alert managers regarding changes/updates to state/federal laws/regulations to reduce risk of incompliance
• Oversees the development of programs to prevent and detect violations of laws, company policies, and other misconduct; promote ethical practices; and ensure the implementation of the compliance program throughout the organization.
• Negotiate, draft, and analyze various forms of contracts including, but not limited to, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, license agreements, real estate transactions, purchase and property management agreements, trust documents, etc.
• Oversee compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rulings, and regulations by conducting legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact the agency and ensuring that the agency is in compliance
• Support agency projected growth from both a commercial and regulatory perspective
• Act as a strategic partner for the Human Resources department in employment legal compliance matter including court appearance on behalf of the Company
• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation, including interpretation of laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions
• Represent the company in purchases, leases, and sales of properties
• Acts as a spokesperson as needed. 
• Functions as the legal advisor to top management.