Corporate Attorney
Location: Providence Rhode Island
Description: Alent is at the momment seeking for Corporate Attorney right now, this job will be placed in Rhode Island. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. This position of considerable responsibility offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Alent, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Corporate Attorney
Reports To: Vice President, General Counsel
Department/Location: Legal Department
Position Summary: (broadly summarize the overall duties of the job) Supports Vice President / General Counsel with respect to various legal functions including review, drafting and negotiation of contracts, employment related matters and litigation management. Also provides administr! ation support including the preparation of annual reports, res! olutions, consents and other corporate governance documents and assists in due diligence when required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (broadly define the core duties of the position that are fundamental to the job such as scope of decision making and physical skills. Also include the percent of the total job relating to each duty)
Review and drafting of contracts
Review of employment / human resources related matters, including employment, severance and non-competition agreements, employee handbook / company policy issues and reductions in force
Litigation management and support including preparation of monthly litigation status reports, discovery support, position statements and outside counsel management
Performs Corporate Secretary duties under the direction of the General Counsel, including preparation of consents, resolutions, and corporate minutes.
Enforcement / review / update of corporate policies.
Preparation and filing of mult! iple corporate annual reports. Maintains corporate annual reports database.
Updates company legal document forms database.
Conducts legal research as requested.
Prepares UCC filings as requested.
Maintains corporate minute books.
Primary Working Relationships: (list the titles of individuals, departments and organizations with which you have the most frequent contact. Briefly describe the nature and purpose of these contacts) The primary working relationship is with the Vice President/General Counsel, Alent and Division Senior Management, Division Legal Departments, outside counsel and staff. Decision Making Authority: (relative to your position describe the decisions that you are expected to make)
- Expected to understand and apply principles of corporate and litigation law and corporate governance requirements.
- Expected to analyze and evaluate information and business needs, make suggestions and provide timely, appropria! te advice
- Expected to identify relevant facts and legal issues! and apply to existing matters.
- Expected to advise on litigation strategy and support and manage outside legal counsel on litigation matters. Minimum Qualifications/Skill Requirements: (indicate must have work experience, education, competencies and specific skills required)
- Juris Doctorate
- Member of Rhode Island or Massachusetts Bar
- Three to ten years of experience (both corporate and litigation experience preferred) as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Excellent information management and computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) as well as web based services Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:07:18 GMT