Corporate Counsel

Overview

We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to be part of our Corporate Division in our West Palm Beach, FL office.

 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

 

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

 

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and an Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

• Legal research and analysis: Thoroughly researching legal issues, case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to assigned cases. 
• Document drafting/review/negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and partners, including sales agreements, supply contracts, leases, and service agreements. Ensure the contracts are legally sound, protect the company's interests, and are compliant with applicable laws.
• Corporate Governance: Advise management on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder meetings, and compliance with corporate bylaws and regulations. Draft minutes, resolutions, and other documents related to corporate governance.
• Litigation/Claim management: Managing case files, work with external counsel to handle claims and legal proceedings.
• Training and Education: Provide training for employees on legal topics.
• Enforcement and Collections: Assist with drafting demand letters regarding enforcement of various contract terms and collection of outstanding balances.
• Collaboration with CLO: Working closely with CLO to develop legal strategies and receive feedback on work product. 

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to The Florida Bar or be authorized to serve as house counsel by The Florida Bar.
• 1-3 years of legal practice experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively 
• Flexibility and adaptability

Potential areas of focus:

• Corporate law: Contract drafting, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions
• Litigation: Case management and working with external counsel.
• Real estate law: Contract review, including leasing and subordination agreements.
• Employment law: Advising on employment issues. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

 

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse.  The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

 

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

 

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.  

Responsibilities:

- Legal research and analysis: Thoroughly researching legal issues, case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to assigned cases.  - Document drafting/review/negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and partners, including sales agreements, supply contracts, leases, and service agreements. Ensure the contracts are legally sound, protect the company's interests, and are compliant with applicable laws. - Corporate Governance: Advise management on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder meetings, and compliance with corporate bylaws and regulations.Draft minutes, resolutions, and other documents related to corporate governance. - Litigation/Claim management: Managing case files, work with external counsel to handle claims and legal proceedings. - Training and Education: Provide training for employees on legal topics. - Enforcement and Collections: Assist with drafting demand letters regarding enforcement of various contract terms and collection of outstanding balances. - Collaboration with CLO: Working closely with CLO to develop legal strategies and receive feedback on work product.