Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. This varied role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, supporting with company mergers and liaising with outside counsel.

Client Details

Well known, international organization with an established, highly reputable legal department that focuses on delivering exceptional legal counsel to the business whilst maintaining a highly professional and collaborative work ethos.

Description

Varied Legal Counsel responsibilities include:

• Providing corporate, commercial, M&A, transaction support
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders including the CEO and senior leadership team on corporate and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all business operations.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks to protect the organization.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Organized approach to legal administration including filing documents, tracking edits, monitoring IP portfolio and filings

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Juris Doctor.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 3-5 years post qualified experience as an attorney (either in private practice, in-house, or a combination)
• Background in corporate and commercial law, ideally including M&A and experience handling matters within a publicly traded organization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong executive presence and experience providing counsel directly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to legal challenges.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Enjoys working with global counterparts and occasional travel (as required for the role).
• Candidates must be based in the US with current/ indefinite work authorization.

Job Offer

The Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive compensation c. $120,000 to $180,000 USD (depending on relevant experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a highly skilled, professional and supportive legal department.
• Work on a variety of interesting legal matters, playing a pivotal role in the highly successful legal team.

Looking to move in-house or progress your career within a highly successful business? Apply today for this exciting Legal Counsel opportunity in Miami.

Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.

PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.

Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.

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