Delaware Counsel/Attorney

Century Consulting Services; Delaware; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

A legal consulting firm is seeking a part-time Counsel to provide strategic legal advice to the executive team. Responsibilities include managing litigation, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Applicants must have a JD degree, be licensed in Delaware, and possess over 10 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential to navigate complex legal issues and advise senior executives effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the state bar and in good standing to practice law.
• Extensive experience practicing law, often 10+ years.
• Strong background in corporate law and litigation.
• Proven leadership experience with senior executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and file legal pleadings in line with Delaware court rules.
• Maintain an assigned caseload with timely documentation.
• Conduct legal research on relevant Delaware laws.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic guidance on case strategy and requirements.
• Perform legal research on Delaware laws and case law.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and litigation staff on status and outcomes.
• Ensure all work products meet high standards of quality and ethics.
• Assist with negotiations and settlement discussions as needed.
• Maintain organized case files and records per policy.
• Appear at court hearings and other proceedings when required.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Communication with executives

Leadership

Corporate law

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Counsel is responsible for providing expert and strategic legal advice to the company’s executive team and management on a wide range of legal matters. This role involves managing all legal issues within the organization, including acting as the company’s legal representative in litigation and other legal proceedings. This should be listed as part-time contract role, remote, and they must be licensed in the state of Delaware. Debt Defense / FDCPA experience is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare, draft, and file a wide range of legal pleadings, including but not limited to answers, motions, oppositions, and other court filings, in compliance with Delaware court rules and deadlines.
• Manage and maintain an assigned caseload, ensuring timely handling of all matters, proper documentation, and adherence to internal and court-imposed deadlines.
• Conduct monthly reviews of settlements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client and organizational objectives.
• Provide legal analysis, knowledge, and practical guidance on case strategy, procedural requirements, and substantive legal issues.
• Perform legal research and stay current on relevant Delaware laws, regulations, and case law.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, and Litigation staff regarding case status, strategy, and outcomes.
• Ensure all work products meet high standards of quality, professionalism, and ethical compliance under Delaware Bar rules.
• Assist with negotiations and settlement discussions as needed.
• Maintain organized case files and records in accordance with firm or organizational policies.
• Appear at court hearings, and other proceedings as needed or when possible.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school12.
• Must be admitted to the state bar and in good standing to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• Extensive experience practicing law, often 10+ years, with a strong background in corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance
• Proven leadership and management experience, particularly in leading legal teams and working with senior executives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively advise and interact with executives, board members, and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic advice
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.