Senior Corporate Counsel: Governance & Real Estate

UIC; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide high-level legal support across the enterprise, including contracts, real estate, governance, and compliance with ANCSA. The role partners with executives and subsidiaries to mitigate risk and drive strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex agreements, oversee governance documents, manage regulatory matters, and supervise external counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in corporate or business law.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, compliance, litigation management, and business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to the board of directors, executive leadership, and subsidiary management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate agreements, including contracts, leases, financing, and real estate transactions.
• Advise on and review corporate policies, procedures, and ethics programs to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Serve as a liaison with outside counsel on specialized matters including litigation, real estate, financing, and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and oversee corporate governance documents including board resolutions, bylaws, charters, and minutes.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices, subsidiary structure, and shareholder-related matters.
• Manage and support the formation, organization, and compliance of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and other business entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Ethics

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Alaska Bar admission

Job description

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide high-level legal support across the enterprise, including contracts, real estate, governance, and compliance with ANCSA. The role partners with executives and subsidiaries to mitigate risk and drive strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex agreements, oversee governance documents, manage regulatory matters, and supervise external counsel as needed.