Corporate counsel job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A corporate counsel is a legal professional responsible for ensuring that a company's procedures, processes, and contracts are all legally binding and acceptable. Their duties include conducting negotiations, editing contracts, and advising the leadership on legal matters.
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Example corporate counsel requirements on a job description
Corporate counsel requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in corporate counsel job postings.
Sample corporate counsel requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in a particular jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of legal experience in a corporate environment.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Strong understanding of corporate compliance.
Sample required corporate counsel soft skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to work autonomously.
- High degree of professional integrity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Corporate counsel job description example 1
Liberty Global corporate counsel job description
We're looking for a Corporate Counsel to join us in Denver.
As Corporate Counsel you will work closely with colleagues based in Denver and across international borders. Reporting to the Vice President-Legal and working closely with the Denver-based legal team, including the General Counsel, you will provide legal and business advice on subject matters such as securities, financial reporting, capital markets, general corporate, compliance, executive compensation and commercial contracts.
Liberty Global's Legal & Corporate Affairs Department has lawyers and business personnel located in the U.S. and Europe.
What will you be doing?
Function as a key strategic in-house lawyer with a securities law focus on SEC and stock exchange reporting and compliance matters (including preparation of the Company's 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, Form 3s, 4s and 5s) and advice on Section 13 and Section 16 issues, capital market transactions, financial and corporate structuring, accounting issues and related matters.Provide analysis and counsel on public company governance and compliance matters, including Board and committee issues, conflicts of interest, policies and best governance practices.Assist in corporate secretarial services for complex organizational structure, including corporate reorganizations.Provide support on executive compensation, incentive plans and other employee benefits matters.Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts.Assist in the management of litigation and other special projects as needed.
We tend to look for people with:
Essential :
Minimum of four years of experience at a U.S. law firm.Experience with U.S. Securities Laws and Stock Exchange Reporting, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and Section 16.Experience with general corporate law matters and governance.Experience with compliance matters.Experience in commercial contract negotiation.Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in ambiguous environments.Strategic thinker.Ability to articulate clearly and concisely.Willingness to “roll-up-the-sleeves.”Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple matters.Emotional intelligence.Broad business orientation and good understanding of the commercial, legal, and political context in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate.Demonstrated strong commercial skills and ability to think on your feet across cross-cultural boundaries and all levels of an organization.Ability to interact effectively and work in partnership across business units in a matrixed organization.Unwavering moral/ethical convictions.Ability to influence others and the confidence to work with senior managers.
Desirable:
Law degree from an accredited school of law and strong academic credentials.Active member in good standing of the bar of a United States state or jurisdiction.
What's in it for you?
Salary Range $160,000 to $185,000 dependent on experience + bonus & excellent benefits Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
Who we are:
We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.
As Corporate Counsel you will work closely with colleagues based in Denver and across international borders. Reporting to the Vice President-Legal and working closely with the Denver-based legal team, including the General Counsel, you will provide legal and business advice on subject matters such as securities, financial reporting, capital markets, general corporate, compliance, executive compensation and commercial contracts.
Liberty Global's Legal & Corporate Affairs Department has lawyers and business personnel located in the U.S. and Europe.
What will you be doing?
Function as a key strategic in-house lawyer with a securities law focus on SEC and stock exchange reporting and compliance matters (including preparation of the Company's 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, Form 3s, 4s and 5s) and advice on Section 13 and Section 16 issues, capital market transactions, financial and corporate structuring, accounting issues and related matters.Provide analysis and counsel on public company governance and compliance matters, including Board and committee issues, conflicts of interest, policies and best governance practices.Assist in corporate secretarial services for complex organizational structure, including corporate reorganizations.Provide support on executive compensation, incentive plans and other employee benefits matters.Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts.Assist in the management of litigation and other special projects as needed.
We tend to look for people with:
Essential :
Minimum of four years of experience at a U.S. law firm.Experience with U.S. Securities Laws and Stock Exchange Reporting, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and Section 16.Experience with general corporate law matters and governance.Experience with compliance matters.Experience in commercial contract negotiation.Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in ambiguous environments.Strategic thinker.Ability to articulate clearly and concisely.Willingness to “roll-up-the-sleeves.”Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple matters.Emotional intelligence.Broad business orientation and good understanding of the commercial, legal, and political context in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate.Demonstrated strong commercial skills and ability to think on your feet across cross-cultural boundaries and all levels of an organization.Ability to interact effectively and work in partnership across business units in a matrixed organization.Unwavering moral/ethical convictions.Ability to influence others and the confidence to work with senior managers.
Desirable:
Law degree from an accredited school of law and strong academic credentials.Active member in good standing of the bar of a United States state or jurisdiction.
What's in it for you?
Salary Range $160,000 to $185,000 dependent on experience + bonus & excellent benefits Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
Who we are:
We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.
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Corporate counsel job description example 2
Google corporate counsel job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ JD, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 3 years of attorney experience working in employment law firm or similar in-house experience.
+ Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of hire.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Experience managing complex class, collective, or representative litigation, governmental audits or inquiries at the federal and state level.
+ Experience interacting with EEOC and state and local EEO agencies on complex matters.
+ Experience in advising and implementing HR/employment policies, data protection and intellectual property ownership issues in the employment context.
+ Experience with advising on employment and executive compensation issues related to mergers and acquisitions activity.
+ Direct or indirect (e.g. via a secondment) in-house experience.
+ Experience in a U.S. multinational corporation.
As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for managing a litigation docket consisting of all types of employment litigation, ranging from large-scale multi plaintiff actions to individual charges and demands. You will also serve as the primary employment attorney for at least one of Google's small-to-medium internal business units and work closely with the People Operations organization to handle and support compliance, employee issues, internal investigations, audits, and pre-dispute conflicts.
20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.
+ Manage and supervise outside counsel on all types of employment litigation, including class, collective, and representative actions, single plaintiff actions, matters involving novel legal theories, agency charges, audits, and pre-litigation disputes.
+ Respond to EEOC, OFCCP, Office of Civil Rights, DFEH and other state and local agency inquiries and charges.
+ Provide advice on a broad range of employment issues, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, wage and hour and labor relations.
+ Draft employment policies and programs that balance legal risk with business impact.
+ Draft trainings and materials related to litigation practices and strategies.
+ JD, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 3 years of attorney experience working in employment law firm or similar in-house experience.
+ Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of hire.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Experience managing complex class, collective, or representative litigation, governmental audits or inquiries at the federal and state level.
+ Experience interacting with EEOC and state and local EEO agencies on complex matters.
+ Experience in advising and implementing HR/employment policies, data protection and intellectual property ownership issues in the employment context.
+ Experience with advising on employment and executive compensation issues related to mergers and acquisitions activity.
+ Direct or indirect (e.g. via a secondment) in-house experience.
+ Experience in a U.S. multinational corporation.
As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for managing a litigation docket consisting of all types of employment litigation, ranging from large-scale multi plaintiff actions to individual charges and demands. You will also serve as the primary employment attorney for at least one of Google's small-to-medium internal business units and work closely with the People Operations organization to handle and support compliance, employee issues, internal investigations, audits, and pre-dispute conflicts.
20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.
+ Manage and supervise outside counsel on all types of employment litigation, including class, collective, and representative actions, single plaintiff actions, matters involving novel legal theories, agency charges, audits, and pre-litigation disputes.
+ Respond to EEOC, OFCCP, Office of Civil Rights, DFEH and other state and local agency inquiries and charges.
+ Provide advice on a broad range of employment issues, including HR practices, performance management, terminations, recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, wage and hour and labor relations.
+ Draft employment policies and programs that balance legal risk with business impact.
+ Draft trainings and materials related to litigation practices and strategies.
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Corporate counsel job description example 3
Iron Mountain corporate counsel job description
At Iron Mountain we protect what our customers value most, from the everyday to the extraordinary. We build customer value around the world with a passion for preserving the physical, transforming the digital, and respecting the environmental. We pioneered the industry for global records and information management and have established some of the best customer relationships in the industry with 95% of the Fortune 1000 companies among our 225,000 loyal customers. Here, you'll bring your expertise and creativity to a workplace that thrives on continuous improvement. Here, you'll be part of a global workforce that embraces the differences among us. And here, we'll encourage you to Climb Higher for the benefit of our customers and each other. There is so much more, but enough about us. We can't wait to hear about YOU.
**Senior Corporate Counsel, North America**
The **Senior Corporate Counsel** provides a fast-paced, global organization with legal advice and solutions focused on optimizing business growth and organizational efficiency, while appropriately managing risk. This includes collaborating with internal business partners and negotiating and resolving complex legal issues in Iron Mountain's customer agreements, partner and reseller agreements, and vendor agreements. This also includes advising internal business partners on strategic business initiatives.
As **Senior Corporate Counsel** , you will:
+ Draft, negotiate and advise business teams on a variety of complex legal issues arising within the technology and non-technology service offerings that Iron Mountain provides to its customers.
+ Devise and apply creative solutions to meet business growth objectives.
+ Develop legal strategy for negotiations, clearly and concisely articulate legal and business positions, and negotiate directly with customers, partners and vendors.
+ Manage multiple deadlines in stride, as well as the expectations of internal clients and external customers.
+ Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively as a partner with a variety of internal business teams including Commercial, Operations, Global Contract Support, Information Security, Risk, Privacy and Compliance, Procurement and others.
+ Lead initiatives within the Legal Department, working with other cross-functional teams, aimed at developing streamlined approaches to legal workflows to increase speed and efficiency to the organization.
The **Senior Corporate Counsel** role requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, bar admission in at least one U.S. state, and no fewer than 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably with in-house experience, and functional knowledge/skills in the following areas:
1. Strong knowledge of contract law and the ability to draft creative and nuanced solutions to contracting challenges in customer, vendor and partner agreements. Knowledge of privacy law is a plus.
2. Superior negotiation, drafting and oral/written communication skills.
3. Proven track record of consistently delivering timely results, while juggling substantial workload with varying time pressures.
4. Strong analytical skills to identify issues from both legal and business perspectives, and the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate solutions through a business-oriented lens.
5. Thought leader who takes initiative, is self-motivated and flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
6. Proven track record of working collaboratively within teams, but with the confidence and efficiency to work autonomously.
Category: gja\_Legal
Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE
**Requisition:** J0051517
**Senior Corporate Counsel, North America**
The **Senior Corporate Counsel** provides a fast-paced, global organization with legal advice and solutions focused on optimizing business growth and organizational efficiency, while appropriately managing risk. This includes collaborating with internal business partners and negotiating and resolving complex legal issues in Iron Mountain's customer agreements, partner and reseller agreements, and vendor agreements. This also includes advising internal business partners on strategic business initiatives.
As **Senior Corporate Counsel** , you will:
+ Draft, negotiate and advise business teams on a variety of complex legal issues arising within the technology and non-technology service offerings that Iron Mountain provides to its customers.
+ Devise and apply creative solutions to meet business growth objectives.
+ Develop legal strategy for negotiations, clearly and concisely articulate legal and business positions, and negotiate directly with customers, partners and vendors.
+ Manage multiple deadlines in stride, as well as the expectations of internal clients and external customers.
+ Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively as a partner with a variety of internal business teams including Commercial, Operations, Global Contract Support, Information Security, Risk, Privacy and Compliance, Procurement and others.
+ Lead initiatives within the Legal Department, working with other cross-functional teams, aimed at developing streamlined approaches to legal workflows to increase speed and efficiency to the organization.
The **Senior Corporate Counsel** role requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, bar admission in at least one U.S. state, and no fewer than 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably with in-house experience, and functional knowledge/skills in the following areas:
1. Strong knowledge of contract law and the ability to draft creative and nuanced solutions to contracting challenges in customer, vendor and partner agreements. Knowledge of privacy law is a plus.
2. Superior negotiation, drafting and oral/written communication skills.
3. Proven track record of consistently delivering timely results, while juggling substantial workload with varying time pressures.
4. Strong analytical skills to identify issues from both legal and business perspectives, and the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate solutions through a business-oriented lens.
5. Thought leader who takes initiative, is self-motivated and flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
6. Proven track record of working collaboratively within teams, but with the confidence and efficiency to work autonomously.
Category: gja\_Legal
Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE
**Requisition:** J0051517
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Updated March 14, 2024
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