Responsibilities:

• Shareholders and Board Support and Governance:
  • Coordinate and schedule shareholders’, board, and, committee meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, materials, and minutes in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Legal Advisory:
  • Provide legal counsel and guidance to senior management and various departments.
  • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations affecting the organization and ensure compliance.
  • Advise on legal implications and potential risks associated with business decisions.
• Contracts, Agreements, and Legal Compliance:
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
  • Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the organization's interests.
  • Stay abreast of changes in corporate laws and regulations, advising the shareholders, board, and executive team on compliance matters.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of required corporate documents with relevant authorities.
• Corporate Records Management:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, including minutes of the directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, resolutions, and other official documents.
  • Manage the organization's corporate books and records in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Ensure timely submission of all necessary filings to maintain the organization's good standing.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Develop, review, and update corporate governance policies and procedures.
  • Oversee corporate governance matters, including shareholders and board meetings, resolutions, and regulatory filings.
  • Implement best practices in corporate governance and advise on governance-related matters.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
• Employment Law and HR Support:
  • Advise on employment law matters, including hiring, termination, discrimination, and employee relations.
  • Provide legal support to the HR department on employee-related issues

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the state bar association.
• 5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate law.
• Previous experience in a general counsel, corporate secretary, or senior legal role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.

Personal Attributes:

• Professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive and able to work independently and with a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization.