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Counselor at law requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in counselor at law job postings.
Sample counselor at law requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to a state bar association
- Knowledge of legal principles and procedures
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to make sound judgments
Sample required counselor at law soft skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Ability to remain composed under pressure
- High level of analytical thinking
Counselor at law job description example 1
Spectrum counselor at law job description
INTRODUCTION
Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator, with 93,000+ team members, servicing more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. The Manager, Counsel position is an opportunity for an attorney with a history of academic and professional overachievement to begin a career on the Employment Law Team in the Legal Department of a Fortune 100 company. We promote a culture of excellence that celebrates diversity, innovative thinking and dedication to consistently exceeding our clients' expectations. We encourage new ideas and look forward to our team members' individual and collective contributions.
As a member of the Employment Law Team, you will provide the highest quality legal support to the Employment Law Team's clients, which include our HR organization, our various business unit partners, and company management, on a full range of U.S. employment law issues. This position can work at one of our beautiful corporate campuses in either Stamford, CT, St. Louis, MO or Charlotte, NC.
JOB SUMMARY
As a talented writer with an aptitude for highly efficient communications, you will be primarily responsible for effective handling of employment-related, administrative claims pending with federal and state agencies, including developing strategy, conducting investigations, preparing responses to claims, and attending evidentiary hearings. You are someone who enjoys persuasive writing, staying current on employment law developments and supporting our team in providing clients with practical guidance. The position requires excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Researches general legal issues
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for corporation
Negotiates and drafts business agreements
Fields and answers questions from business units concerning transactional issues, compliance implications, and other legal topics
Coordinates and manages outside counsel
Works with senior in-house attorneys to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management
Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations
May lead and direct the work of others
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices
Related Work Experience
1+ years experience in general business legal issues
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Ability to travel up to 20% annually, per business need.
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Charter Communications is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator, with 93,000+ team members, servicing more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. The Manager, Counsel position is an opportunity for an attorney with a history of academic and professional overachievement to begin a career on the Employment Law Team in the Legal Department of a Fortune 100 company. We promote a culture of excellence that celebrates diversity, innovative thinking and dedication to consistently exceeding our clients' expectations. We encourage new ideas and look forward to our team members' individual and collective contributions.
As a member of the Employment Law Team, you will provide the highest quality legal support to the Employment Law Team's clients, which include our HR organization, our various business unit partners, and company management, on a full range of U.S. employment law issues. This position can work at one of our beautiful corporate campuses in either Stamford, CT, St. Louis, MO or Charlotte, NC.
JOB SUMMARY
As a talented writer with an aptitude for highly efficient communications, you will be primarily responsible for effective handling of employment-related, administrative claims pending with federal and state agencies, including developing strategy, conducting investigations, preparing responses to claims, and attending evidentiary hearings. You are someone who enjoys persuasive writing, staying current on employment law developments and supporting our team in providing clients with practical guidance. The position requires excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Researches general legal issues
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for corporation
Negotiates and drafts business agreements
Fields and answers questions from business units concerning transactional issues, compliance implications, and other legal topics
Coordinates and manages outside counsel
Works with senior in-house attorneys to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management
Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations
May lead and direct the work of others
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices
Related Work Experience
1+ years experience in general business legal issues
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Ability to travel up to 20% annually, per business need.
#LI-VB1
LGC500 306762-3 306762BR
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Counselor at law job description example 2
Allstate counselor at law job description
The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You'll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards - a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.
The Legislative and Regulatory Counsel provides legal advice and counsel on behalf of the Government & Industry Affairs group. The position collaborates and executes on strategy, action planning, and communication with enterprise- wide clients, business units, and other areas of Law and Regulation as well as external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, circulate, and socialize draft bills and regulations amongst interested parties (both internal and external) for internal consensus and to determine impact
* Develop and identify supportive coalition partners related to issue advocacy and lobbying
* Prepare ALLPAC and/or corporate contribution budgets
* Negotiate with government agencies
* Review and analyze draft Report on Examination and prepare response to draft reports related to Market Conduct Examinations and other regulatory inquiries
* Serve on strategy, implementation and compliance project teams as needed to provide counsel and legal advice
* Determine and implement strategy for resolving compliance issues (e.g., engagement with DOI and/or Legislative and Regulatory Counsel)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education and Experience:
* 7 or more years of related experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
* Juris doctorate and a license to practice law in State of Practice (and/or other states as required)
Functional Skills:
* Computer skills including MS Office suite
* Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid to large sized organization
* Insurance-industry experience
* Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
* Budget management skills
* Project management skills and law firm/vendor management experience
* Intermediate legal and business knowledge
* Intermediate analytical skills
* Ability to travel as required within the New York, and the surrounding East Coast area
Notes:
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Compensation offered for this role is $100,400.00 - $170,000.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.
* This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation plan
Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands .
As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary - but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstate's benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/
Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn or watch a video.
You'll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards - a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.
The Legislative and Regulatory Counsel provides legal advice and counsel on behalf of the Government & Industry Affairs group. The position collaborates and executes on strategy, action planning, and communication with enterprise- wide clients, business units, and other areas of Law and Regulation as well as external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, circulate, and socialize draft bills and regulations amongst interested parties (both internal and external) for internal consensus and to determine impact
* Develop and identify supportive coalition partners related to issue advocacy and lobbying
* Prepare ALLPAC and/or corporate contribution budgets
* Negotiate with government agencies
* Review and analyze draft Report on Examination and prepare response to draft reports related to Market Conduct Examinations and other regulatory inquiries
* Serve on strategy, implementation and compliance project teams as needed to provide counsel and legal advice
* Determine and implement strategy for resolving compliance issues (e.g., engagement with DOI and/or Legislative and Regulatory Counsel)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education and Experience:
* 7 or more years of related experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
* Juris doctorate and a license to practice law in State of Practice (and/or other states as required)
Functional Skills:
* Computer skills including MS Office suite
* Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid to large sized organization
* Insurance-industry experience
* Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
* Budget management skills
* Project management skills and law firm/vendor management experience
* Intermediate legal and business knowledge
* Intermediate analytical skills
* Ability to travel as required within the New York, and the surrounding East Coast area
Notes:
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Compensation offered for this role is $100,400.00 - $170,000.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.
* This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation plan
Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands .
As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary - but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstate's benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/
Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn or watch a video.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024