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Legal Counsel
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel/Partner, this individual will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support across various areas of our operations.
- Provide timely and strategic legal advice on a wide range of legal matters, such as contracts, client matters, privacy, regulatory compliance, licensing, insurance, firm governance, risk management, ethics, and employment matters.
- Conduct legal risk assessments, provide recommendations to colleagues on potential risks and opportunities, and offer proactive solutions to mitigate legal exposure and enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the firm’s operations, assessing their impact, and develop and implement compliance strategies and policies to mitigate legal risks.
- Advise colleagues on legal issues, compliance requirements, and best practices designed to promote a culture of risk management, legal awareness, and accountability within the firm.
- Draft, review, and negotiate client engagement agreements, vendor contracts (including SAAS), nondisclosure agreements, data processing addenda, and leases.
- Handle subpoenas for documents and/or depositions or trial testimony.
- Develop, update, and implement firm policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements and to promote ethical conduct and integrity.
- Collaborate with business teams to structure agreements that protect the firm’s interests while supporting commercial objectives.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing
- 3-6 years of experience practicing law in-house or at a law firm
Requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, legal research, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the firm
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and curiosity
- An appreciation for, and understanding of, the importance of client confidentiality
- Team-oriented with a willingness to tackle any assignment
- An ability to multi-task
Benefits
You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.
Salary Range
A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $225,000-$300,000.
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing
- 3-6 years of experience practicing law in-house or at a law firm
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, legal research, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the firm
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and curiosity
- An appreciation for, and understanding of, the importance of client confidentiality
- Team-oriented with a willingness to tackle any assignment
- An ability to multi-task
Benefits
- You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.
- Salary Range
- A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $225,000-$300,000.
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