Corporate Counsel

A Corporate Counsel job description involves advising businesses on legal matters, drafting/negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA), managing litigation, handling IP, supporting M&A, developing policies, and guiding executives on risk, requiring strong analytical, communication, and business acumen to align legal strategy with company goals. Key duties include contract review, compliance oversight, risk mitigation, and strategic advice, while core skills involve legal expertise, problem-solving, and negotiation. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements (licensing, services, marketing).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws (privacy, health, corporate) and develop compliance programs.

Corporate Governance: Advise on board matters, policies, and ethical conduct.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organization.Litigation: Manage disputes, overseeing external counsel as needed.Transactional Support: Assist with M&A, due diligence, and other corporate transactions.Intellectual Property: Handle IP matters like patents, trademarks, and copyrights.Business Counseling: Provide legal guidance to senior management and other departments. 

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Law degree (J.D.) and bar admission.
• Experience: Background in business law, transactions, or specific industry.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication (written/verbal).
• Attributes: High ethical standards, good judgment, ability to handle ambiguity, proactive, business-minded. 
  

Role Context

• Acts as an internal advisor, representing the organization, not individuals.
• Supports strategic growth while protecting the company legally.
• Often works closely with senior leadership, finance, and other departments.