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SUMMARY Responsible for advising Alliant corporate departments and business groups on a broad range of legal issues and managing outside counsel when needed. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of contracts and other forms, in addition to other general corporate and compliance matters. Proactively contributes to the progress of the legal department and development of team processes, procedures, and practices, as well as policies, processes, and procedures for the company. Assists with supervising, mentoring, and training other associate attorneys and legal team members
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides guidance on complex legal matters and anticipates, mitigates, and advises on potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third-party relationships.
At the direction of department leadership, leads and oversees discrete legal initiatives, projects, and/or functions, and elevates certain legal matters to leadership, as appropriate, for guidance and feedback on proposed solutions and next steps.
Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts including account purchase agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, data privacy agreements, client agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Partners with multi-functional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance.
Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests.
Partners with other internal attorneys and legal operations to create, refine, and update contract templates and other forms.
Supports merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence, contributing to the integration process for newly acquired companies, and working with external counsel to review and draft employment agreements for transitioning employees.
Works with other internal attorneys and legal operations to develop, revise, and manage legal department policies, processes, and procedures to increase efficiencies and support business objectives.
Works with other team members to develop and manage training protocols for new attorneys and other legal team members.
Assists with supervising, mentoring, and training other associate attorneys and legal team members.
Develops and gives presentations to various corporate groups and management on best practices with regard to contracting, legal compliance, and other legal matters.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Law School Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
Five (5) or more years of related work experience is required
Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is required
Experience in effectively preparing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with minimum supervision.
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives in order to help reach solutions
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Demonstrated business acumen with ability to inspire trust and confidence with senior management
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to adapt skills based on context and environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues
Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including ability to multitask on multiple high-priority projects
Good judgment, including good business judgment
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
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