Hybrid Corporate Counsel

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• Job title: Corporate Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Detroit, United States

About the role

• Corporate Counsel responsible for reviewing, negotiating contracts, and supporting legal needs. Engage with project teams to mitigate legal risks and address compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with the legal department to respond to the legal needs of a dynamic professional service practice.
• Review, negotiate and draft project-related agreement in a manner consistent with the negotiation parameters established by the company.
• Assist with the management of professional liability, auto or general liability claims asserted against the company as they arise to bring them to resolution.
• Work with internal resources and external insurance brokers regarding commercial insurance program to ensure coverage for claims, compliance with insurance requirements and to respond to questions regarding insurance.
• Research legal issues and changes in the law to ensure day to day compliance by the company’s operations.
• Advise on any perceived risks or liabilities to company management.
• Act as legal resource for various subjects as assigned.
• Along with other members of the legal department, review and negotiate all types of contracts and subcontracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the department and Project or Client Managers to achieve positive and timely outcomes of negotiations.
• Provide high quality, positive and responsive services to both internal and external clients as issues arise to support effective resolution of the issue.
• Provide guidance and support to Project or Client Managers on contract or risk management related issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law in any state in the U.S. (required)
• At least 5 years of contract law experience, including evaluation of legal issues and an ability to communicate complex legal issues to individuals not trained as lawyers. (required)
• Intermediated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Excel and Access. (required)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of professionals, senior management, project teams, clients and subcontractors. (required)
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills. (required)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, insurance documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, office procedures, and governmental regulations. (required)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support you and your family