General Counsel, Litigator
We are looking for an experienced General Counsel, Litigator for the legal affairs of the company by working to defend claims against the company and...
We are looking for an experienced General Counsel, Litigator for the legal affairs of the company by working to defend claims against the company and identifying process improvements to avoid future legal disputes. This position will serve as an adviser providing legal, strategic services and advice to senior management. This includes research, writing and analysis of emerging and existing state, provincial, federal legislation and regulatory developments affecting various business segments of the mortgage industry. If you are up for the challenge, keep reading!
Responsibilities
Business Excellence
Contribute to the development of legal strategies which align and achieve strategic business objectives
Effectively manage assigned litigation docket to generate successful outcomes
Provide sound advice and counsel to the business in a variety of legal topics based on section assignment
Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests
Research, analyze and assess strategic solutions to legal issues
Draft necessary legal documents
Provide alternative contract language or provisions to allow for appropriate development of business practices and procedures.
Develop processes and policies to address legal needs
Participate on cross-functional team in connection with design, review and implementation of strategic projects including development of new products and services
Evaluate practices and processes and recommend changes where required
People and Culture
Collaborate with cross-departments in drafting, investigating, researching, and advising with respect to contracts, disputes, compliance, products, laws, and regulations
Partner with HR leadership to draft employment relations agreements such as employment contracts and severance agreements
Partner with the business to assess the potential legal implications of new large-scale initiatives
Communicate key information to necessary stakeholders to ensure parties are properly informed
Requirements
Required:
5 years of litigation experience with a law firm or corporation, or combination of the both, with business litigation and employee mediation preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word; demonstrated technical abilities
Capable of independent support and research
Bachelor’s and J.D. required
Able to actively practice law in the state of GA
Effective communication skills verbal and writing skills
Ability to evaluate complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate and defensible courses of action
Preferred:
Prior experience drafting contracts and other complex legal documents
Strong oral communication and ability to offer defensible arguments in a variety of situations, including adversarial positions
Ability to write persuasive legal arguments
Ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to negotiate with senior leaders
Ability to evaluate facts, identify legal issues and risks, locate applicable legal authority, analyze and understand changing statues and legislation and case law
Recommend and defend appropriate courses of action in best interest of business and First Option Mortgage
Benefits
First Option Mortgage offers a full spectrum of benefits. We believe in our employees and offer the following:
· Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
· Health Savings Account (with enrollment in High Deduction Medical Plan)
· PTO from day 1 of hire!
· Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
· Company paid holidays with flexible birthday holiday
· 401(k) plans
· Competitive base salaries and bonus potential
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