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Posted June 11, 2021

General Counsel, Corporate Development

CPI
Charlotte, NC Full Time

CPI is looking for an exceptional and dynamic General Counsel, Corporate Development who will be responsible for identifying legal risks and guidance...

CPI is looking for an exceptional and dynamic General Counsel, Corporate Development who will be responsible for identifying legal risks and guidance to all levels of management with the ability to take a strategic and business-focused approach to complex business opportunities with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ideal candidates for this role will have in-house and litigation experience with strong business acumen and the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with business partners. This position will afford invaluable experience and opportunity for growth within a fast-paced and evolving organization.

What’s In It For You!

Aggressive pay and the ability to influence and impact our iconic brand

Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of diverse people.

Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.

Great medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance options.

Company paid holidays, floating holiday and paid time off (PTO).

401(k) plan with competitive company match.

Education assistance – we encourage & support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education for advancement.

Talk about perks! An on-site café, coffee/smoothie bar, walking trail, basketball court, and state-of-the-art fitness facility with a dedicated Fitness Director

Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards, PLUS a Rolex watch at 10 years of service!

Responsibilities

Strategic advisor providing practical, timely, quality legal advice and services to assist the Company in meeting its business objectives in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.

Managing and executing the Company’s legal function, including legal matters related to general corporate/business, sales and marketing, operations, human resources, and finance.

Prepares and reviews contracts involving leases, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, etc.

Studies proposed and existing legislation, reviews business practices and policies, and advises management of potential risks.

Assess and mitigate legal risks arising from business activities, including the development and sale of products.

Manage and work effectively with outside counsel on legal and regulatory aspects of the business and on litigation matters.

Manage and maintain budgetary and cost discipline over outside counsel.

Coordinates and assists in representation of the organization in legal disputes, including managing less complex cases handled by outside counsel.

Researches and analyzes various legal issues and renders an opinion.

Prepares and executes legal documents by analyzing, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and filing the documents.

Provide training on issues as diverse as regulatory developments, EEOC enforcement, and code of conduct compliance.

May review and approve advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.

Support merger and acquisition activities when needed.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited institution

Licensed to practice law and in good standing

Minimum 5 – 7 years prior legal experience is required

Corporate experience and a litigation background is a must

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be highly detail-oriented

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues to all levels of management

Must possess strong leadership skills and willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters and execute proactively

Must have the ability to effectively multi-task, be highly organized and thrive in a deadline-centric environment

Must be able to effectively analyze data and develop informed, sound and actionable recommendations

Must be able to understand and embrace the company core values, corporate goals, mission, vision and priorities as set forth by Management, and be able to continually seek ways to meet or exceed goals and fulfill priorities

Competencies and Characteristics (Core):

Business Acumen - knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information regarding data, analytics and business intelligence. Understands the purpose and stakeholders of practices, policies, procedures and systems.

Managing Vision and Purpose – Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the visions; makes the vision shareable by everyone; can inspire and motivate.

Strategic Agility - Strong strategic analytical skills with the ability to develop creative approaches to communications and problem solving, anticipating future impact and issues.

Presentation Skills - translates complex data analysis into actionable, comprehensible material for diverse audiences in all formats, including formal presentations to large and/or senior teams, as well as informal one-on-one updates

Managing and Measuring Work - establishes clear objectives and measures for self and others. Monitors and reports on progress and results. Sets benchmarks and ensures accountability.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand internal customer information and uses it to improve processes and deliverables.

Role-Specific:

Analytical Thinking: Must have the ability to scrutinize and dissect facts and concepts in order to better understand an entire situation.

Action Oriented: Must enjoy environments possessing great challenge and requiring diligent work to accomplish deadline-oriented tasks.

Time Management: Must be able to maintain focus, obtain goals and complete tasks in a timely and effective manner.

Understanding Others: Must be able to recognize and appreciate the intricacies of how different teams function, as well as their intentions, needs and values, and is able to utilize this knowledge to better partner with and motive them.

Written Communication: Must be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles, while consistently conveying messages in a way that creates the desired impact.

This listing expired on Aug 11. Applications are no longer accepted.

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