Job Description

The In-House Corporate Counsel will be responsible for a wide variety of in-house corporate legal matters, including conducting corporate secretary and board work, preparing corporate resolutions, working on corporate transactions and related duties. The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate formation and governance, M&A and complex corporate transactions, and ideally securities law.

Location: This position is hybrid based in Charlotte, NC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues, including corporate policies, compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment, and contract negotiation, ensuring that all actions align with legal requirements.
• Will draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the company's interests. This includes contracts with vendors, customers, and business partners, ensuring that all legal documents comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensures that the company adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Developing compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal risks and promote best practices throughout the organization.
• Will manage any litigation the company may face, coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary. This includes developing legal strategies and ensuring that the company's position is effectively represented in legal proceedings.
• Identifies potential legal risks associated with business decisions and transactions. Will conduct risk assessments and provide legal strategies to minimize exposure to liabilities.
• Assist in maintaining proper corporate governance practices, including advising on board matters and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
• Work closely with various departments, such as finance and human resources, to provide legal insights that drive informed business decisions and safeguard the organization’s interests.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is required.
• 5+ years of corporate law and M&A transactional experience is required, preferably with an Am Law 200 or boutique law firm and/or in-house legal department

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed to practice law in any state

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal guidelines
• Stellar analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with business teams
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Securities law experience is a plus
• Insurance industry experience a plus

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