General Counsel
Job Summary: We are looking for an analytical General Counsel to optimize our organizational efficiency regarding legal matters. The right candidate...
Job Summary: We are looking for an analytical General Counsel to optimize our organizational efficiency regarding legal matters. The right candidate will be motivated, skilled general business attorney. This role will have the opportunity to cross over into many legal areas of general business M&A, contracts, commercial, litigation oversight, etc., depending on the candidate’s skills and interests. The General Counsel will draft and review for legal compliance, all vendor, leasing and customer contracts, M & A activities and manage and review HR policies and practices. This position will oversee compliance with corporate governance for the firm.
Primary Responsibilities of the Job:
· As an integral member of the Rinchem team, work closely with HR, Executives, and other SME’s to ensure Rinchem’s compliance with all laws
· Effective collaboration and management of outside counsel
· Ongoing assessment and modification of company policies
· Verification and review of all Customer, Vendor and other business contracts
· Owning the M & A procedure for due diligence, full risk assessment and overall business compatibility
· Corporate governance/compliance oversight
· Work with HR, Sales and as needed others on risk and litigation issues
· Research and analysis on proposed laws and regulation, extensive research on internal and external legal risks of the organization
Attributes:
· Fact-Based Management
· Negotiating
· Organizational Savvy
· Deliberative Decision Making
· Analytical Thinking
Requirements:
Sound judgment and the ability to evaluate options fairly
Leadership and a visionary quality
Absolute integrity
The ability to think intuitively and from learned experience
Excellent communication skills
Broad legal subject matter expertise
Experience and Education:
JD from an accredited law school
Multi state license to practice law is preferred, but must have be licensed in at least NM
Minimum of four years inhouse/corporate counsel and it would be a plus to have at least a year of litigation
Multi state experience is preferred
Proven ability to provide clear and practical guidance while offering innovative ideas and solution
Strong employment and contract law experience
M & A Research and Execution
Display good judgment and can advise the business by developing risk assessment strategies
Ability and desire to learn and expand as a well-rounded in-house legal advisor
Strong knowledge of employment law
Must be a self-starter and able to effectively interact with diverse personalities
Effective time management skills and high attention to detail required
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Liaising with outside counsel regarding assignments
Computer Skills:
· Excellent desktop research skills
· Ability to utilize SOR with contracts
· Microsoft Office
· Appropriate legal software to complete assignments
Other Skills and Abilities:
· Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
· Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to business
Other Qualifications:
Risk Management expertise
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