Corporate Counsel

About the job

Simon Group Holdings, based in Birmingham, Michigan, is a leading strategic investment partner. Created by Sam Simon in 1985 with the founding of Atlas Oil Company, now a top refined fuel logistics and oil field services provider, SGH continues to grow. Our nearly 40 years of successful operational entrepreneurship reflects a uniquely shared business philosophy based on innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

SGH has a wide range of interests in comprehensive energy solutions, including fuel supply, oil field services, and also logistics and transportation. Also included in the large and diversified SGH portfolio are businesses and investments focused on real estate and property investment, private equity, technology services, aerospace and defense, sports, wine, and so much more.

We remain dedicated to our six core values: Passion, Collaborative Innovation, Customer Focus, Solution Driven, Do the Right Thing, and Pride & Image. These values have provided the guiding principles for Simon Group Holdings to continue to grow and remain successful.

Job Summary

The Corporate Counsel/In House Attorney role is responsible for representing the Company and its operating affiliates and subsidiaries in a broad variety of transactional matters, including drafting and negotiation of commercial and real estate contracts, leading negotiations, advising on contract enforcement and disputes, providing risk mitigation strategies and contract maintenance and administration. The position will have significant interaction with management and will provide legal support on various business ventures, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, human resources matters, trademark/patent protection, risk management strategies, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on legal advice regarding customer, supplier, and vendor negotiations, strategies, and contract risk mitigation
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Advise on contract enforcement, disputes, terminations, and transitions
• Draft and negotiate real estate contracts and leases
• Develop and maintain form documents to streamline transactions; collaborate with the business team to provide legal support for an efficient contracting process
• Support and promote compliance of policies and procedures
• Perform general ongoing business and corporate governance duties and responsibilities
• Support merger and acquisition and joint venture activities
• Identify and advise on legal and business risks associated with business opportunities, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide support to the Chief Legal Officer on the Company’s risk management strategies
• Provide support on litigation matters by drafting and filing motions and pleadings where necessary
• Manage and maintain trademarks and patents
• Oversee outside counsel as needed
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company’s business, its people, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors

Education & Professional Experience

• 3-6 years professional experience (Required)
• Juris Doctor Degree (Required)
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan (Required)
• Experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation (Preferred)
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (Preferred)
• Experience with non-Disclosure Agreements (Preferred)
• Experience with employment law (Preferred)
• Experience working in energy, sports, oil & gas industries (Preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simon Group Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, weight and height or military status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.