Chief Legal Counsel

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

The Chief Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing all legal issues and risks for the company, as well as providing compliance and regulatory oversight.Responsibilities:* Identify and address all legal and regulatory compliance issues affecting the company, including labor and employment, contract standards and policies, intellectual property protection, litigation, and dispute resolution. * Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders and assist in making high-level decisions affecting the business.* Act as the legal representative of the company and prepare messaging and presentations to the Board on legal matters affecting the company.* Maintain knowledge of the company's operations and legal documents.* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and third-party agreements with vendors, partners, and customers and provide related risk-mitigation strategies during adoption and execution.* Collaborate cross-departmentally and cross-functionally with other departments to ensure agreements and messaging are legally compliant and consistent with internal processes and policies.* Preserve documents, corporate records, and litigation documents in response to subpoenas or ongoing litigations* Maintain up-to-date knowledge on legal developments in financial- and technology- related fields. * Oversee the selection and management of outside counsel when engaged.* Craft legal strategy in response to litigation and supervise all litigation activities. * Support People Resources as needed with internal investigations, labor law, and compliance matters.* Assist in the establishment of and manage on-going compliance for international subsidiaries.Requirements:* 10+ years experience as a licensed, practicing attorney* 5+ years of experience with complex commercial and/or corporate transactions* Proficient legal experience in a wide range of contracts, human resources and M&A* Proven general counseling experience in business environment* Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)* In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations* Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives* Well-versed in how businesses operate with financial acumen* High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas* Excellent judgement and analytical skills* First class interpersonal and communication skills* Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks* BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree* MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset* Member in good standing of their respective state bar* Located in or ability to travel as needed to Austin, Texas

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