Staff Attorney I - Sr Counsel (All Levels)

About the position

The Staff Attorney positions provide legal counsel and advice to the corporation and its subsidiaries, ensuring their effective operation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The roles include various levels of responsibility, from providing legal counsel to participating in litigation and overseeing outside counsel. Each position requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar, with increasing years of experience and specialization in relevant areas of law as one progresses from Staff Attorney I to Sr Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel to the corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Participates in litigation.
• Provides legal counsel, advice, review, and direction to various departments and members of management.
• Stays abreast of existing and new regulations.
• Oversees and evaluates the performance and progress of outside counsel.
• Evaluates, determines, and coordinates appropriate action/position/response to be taken by the company.
• Acts on behalf of the company and participates in negotiations and drafting of legal documents.

Requirements

• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar.
• Two (2) years experience for Staff Attorney I, four (4) years for Staff Attorney II, six (6) years for Sr Attorney, and ten (10) years for Sr Counsel.
• Demonstrated competency relevant to area of legal specialization.
• Superior academic record.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation, human relations, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• In-house or firm experience in negotiation of complex procurement agreements.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• History of successfully leading projects in coordination with sourcing, procurement, marketing, advertising, healthcare, security, compliance, operations, or similar business teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement