Corporate Counsel - Fortune 500 Financial Services Institution

Larson Maddox; Lynchburg (VA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A Fortune 500 financial services institution is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its growing legal team in Lynchburg, Virginia. This role offers exposure to diverse corporate legal work, focusing on insurance agreements, intellectual property, and compliance with data privacy laws. Ideal candidates are junior attorneys, with a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of two years' experience, ready to engage with cross-functional teams and manage legal risks effectively. This position is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking growth within a large organization.

Formación

• Admitted to practice in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong attention to detail and legal research skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with review, drafting, and negotiation of insurance-related agreements.
• Support intellectual property matters including trademark maintenance.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate matters including governance and contracts.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Practical, business-minded approach

Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

A Fortune 500 financial services institution is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its growing legal team. This attorney will support a broad range of corporate and regulatory matters and partner with business stakeholders across the organization. This is a strong opportunity for a junior attorney seeking exposure to a wide variety of in-house legal work within a large, sophisticated enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with review, drafting, and negotiation of insurance-related agreements and policy documents.
• Support intellectual property matters, including trademark maintenance, licensing, and coordination with external IP counsel.
• Advise on data privacy and information security considerations, including compliance with relevant federal and state laws.
• Provide legal guidance on a wide range of general corporate matters, including governance, commercial contracts, regulatory inquiries, marketing/advertising review, and operational initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and assist with the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including compliance, product, operations, procurement, and risk to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Manage outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience, either at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, commercial contracting, and issue-spotting across multiple legal disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal issues.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide clear, concise legal guidance.
• Comfort working in a large, dynamic organization across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly, handle ambiguity, and adapt to new subject areas.
• Collaborative, professional, and solution-oriented mindset.