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Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (Corporate Counsel)
Company
Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with more than 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality™—the intersection of heart and hospitality. www.hfecorp.com
Job Summary
We are seeking a versatile and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support on a diverse range of business matters, including contract management, protecting the legal interests of our organization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will act as a key legal advisor to various departments, ensuring that our business operations align with current laws while minimizing legal risk and supporting strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Company
Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with more than 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality™—the intersection of heart and hospitality. www.hfecorp.com
Job Summary
We are seeking a versatile and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal support on a diverse range of business matters, including contract management, protecting the legal interests of our organization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will act as a key legal advisor to various departments, ensuring that our business operations align with current laws while minimizing legal risk and supporting strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor services, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and licensing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., data privacy or labor laws).
- Transactional Support: Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing rounds, including conducting due diligence and preparing closing documents.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential legal liabilities in new projects or business deals and develop proactive strategies to protect the company’s interests.
- Internal Policy Compliance: Overseeing internal policies and ensuring they adhere to legal guidelines.
- Internal Advisory: Provide training and clear legal guidance to executive leadership and staff on legal issues affecting their respective departments.
- Strategic Legal Analysis: Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests.
- Continuing Education: Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensing: Active member in good standing with the State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience: Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of business law, contract principles, and corporate structure.
- Negotiation: Proven ability to advocate for business interests while finding practical solutions to close deals.
- Analytical Reasoning: Skilled at interpreting complex legal statutes and translating them into actionable business advice.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for drafting precise documents and presenting to stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing contracts and maintaining corporate records.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ethical standards and professional integrity
- Benefits: Standard benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and Professional Development/CLE reimbursement.
- Work Arrangement: In-person but opportunity to work form hope some days each week.