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Corporate Counsel, Wesley, LLC
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
Reports To: General Counsel
About Wesley, LLC:
Wesley, LLC is a dynamic and growing company committed to helping people exit their timeshare agreements. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team and provide comprehensive legal support across various business functions.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Counsel will play a critical role in managing legal risks, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic legal advice to Wesley, LLC. This position will be responsible for a broad range of legal matters, working closely with the General Counsel and various departments to support the company's objectives.
Primary Job Functions:
C-suite Support: Provide legal guidance and support to executive leadership on strategic initiatives and critical business decisions.
Outside Counsel Management: Oversee and manage outside counsel relationships, including accounting, billing support, and performance review.
Risk Management & Internal Compliance: Develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies and internal compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Enterprise Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential legal exposures.
Policy Development: Draft and update company policies, including the employee handbook, workplace policies, and procedures, to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
Contract Review: Review, draft, and negotiate routine contracts, including standard vendor agreements, service contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
Training & Development: Develop and deliver legal training programs and compliance education to employees across the organization.
Intellectual Property: Manage intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark protection, IP strategy development, and licensing agreements.
Insurance & Claims: Oversee insurance coverage, claims management, and recovery actions to protect company assets.
Employment Law & HR Support: Provide legal advice and support on employment law matters, including HR policy development, workplace investigations, employee relations, severance agreements, offer letters, and legal considerations related to artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Team Leadership & Supervision: Provide supervision and mentorship to legal support staff, which may include paralegals, legal assistants, and/or legal interns, as the team structure evolves to meet business needs.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in TN and in good standing.
10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a mix of firm and in-house experience.
Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Experience in employment law, intellectual property, and risk management is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent legal research and writing skills.
Proficient with Google workspace, Google docs, Microsoft Word, etc.
Must be a self-starter, extremely detail oriented, able to work independently and in a team environment, and regularly meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
Wesley, LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, professional development opportunities, etc.