The Counsel position operates within broad guidelines established by the Vice President & General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal expertise and assistance to the company.  This is an entry-level in-house position in the legal department for a company providing varied and general risk management consulting services in government, cyber, process safety, marine, energy and management system certification areas. The Company has various subsidiaries/branches both within the US and overseas.

What You Will Do:

Provide counsel and advice on a variety of legal matters, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, conducts contract reviews on various corporate matters including government contracts, software licensing agreements. Work with outside legal counsel on various legal matters. Anticipate and identify legal issues and proactively develop effective and practical legal strategies and solutions.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

J.D. or LLM required. Bar membership in good standing. Typically requires 2-5 years’ related experience law firm or in-house

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate detailed, time sensitive legal issues. Ability to work with Operations, Financial Services and Human Resources Department at various levels of the organization and able to provide advice and discuss complicated issues clearly. Organizational skills and ability to balance various projects under pressure, flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters with the ability to prioritize. Report to the General Counsel.

It Would Be Nice If You Have:

Spanish and Portuguese language skills in addition to English. Prior experience in data privacy and cyber security. 

Reporting Relationships:

Position reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position. This position does not have direct reports