Corporate Counsel

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team in the United States. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts while advising business teams across North America.

You will manage corporate investments, assist with regulatory compliance for import/export activities, support governance, and help align legal strategies with business objectives. Strong integrity and independent judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• 8-12 years of experience as an attorney.
• At least 4 years of experience with a reputable business law firm.
• Strong experience working on complex business transactions.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to exercise independent discretion and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Deputy General Counsel.
• Negotiate and prepare a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements, commercial real estate agreements, consignment and warehouse agreements, confidentiality agreements, and atypical agreements.
• Manage, advise on, and document diverse corporate investments and other transactions.
• Assist with regulatory compliance matters involving the importation and exportation of industrial materials and other products.
• Counsel and advise business teams located across North America.
• Assist with corporate governance, including preparation of director and shareholder meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Analyze risk and advise on possible outcomes and mitigation strategies.
• Work with company management to align legal approaches with business objectives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk analysis

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

• Report to the Deputy General Counsel
• Negotiate and prepare a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements, commercial real estate agreements, consignment and warehouse agreements, confidentiality agreements, and atypical agreements
• Manage, advise on, and document diverse corporate investments and other transactions
• Assist with regulatory compliance matters involving the importation and exportation of industrial materials and other products
• Counsel and advise business teams located across North America
• Assist with corporate governance, including preparation of director and shareholder meeting minutes and resolutions
• Analyze risk and advise on possible outcomes and mitigation strategies
• Work with company management to align legal approaches with business objectives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• 8-12 years of experience as an attorney
• At least 4 years of experience with a reputable business law firm
• Strong experience working on complex business transactions
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Results-oriented mindset with a high level of integrity and honesty
• Ability to exercise independent discretion and sound judgment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and preparing commercial contracts, managing corporate investments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong ability to analyze risk and align legal strategies with business objectives while providing counsel to diverse teams.