Legal Counsel

• Support the mission of the legal department at JM Eagle and associated companies, by performing tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Support and manage various litigation.
• Review, negotiate, draft and revise a variety of commercial contracts from the myriad of vendors and suppliers including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, etc. and real property transactions including leases.
• As required, manage in-take of contract requests and conduct internal client interviews related to contracts and other legal projects to understand issues and then advise clients as to best practices in addressing such issues and conducting the transactions at hand.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with the various internal business groups requiring legal support.
• Ensure the legal department staff is kept apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis exercising sound business and legal judgment to enable General Counsel to discharge their duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment.
• Organize, direct and provide legal support in specified areas under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in law
• Familiarity with various legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• This position requires a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, passing of the California State Bar Examination, and at least two (2) years’ work experience prior to entering law school. Litigation support experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Benefits – substantially company-paid!
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Pension
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance – company paid
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave