Project attorney vs general counsel

Differences between project attorney and general counsel duties and responsibilities

Project attorney example responsibilities.

• Advise client in requirements to achieve and maintain critical FCPA compliance.
• Perform electronic document review for complex litigation matters involving product liability claims, environmental and toxic torts, and securities fraud.
• Review and analyze e-discovery responses in complex mortgage-backed securities litigation
• Represent individual and institutional clients in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate acquisition, financing and leasing and foreclosure.
• Review internal corporate documents to prepare response to DOJ subpoena regarding nationwide corporate merger.
• Review electronic documents as requested by the DOJ for potential antitrust violations in corporate acquisitions.
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General counsel example responsibilities.

• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Review subpoenas and attorney letters for compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines and coordinate non-party depositions as needed.
• Prepare dozens of complex commercial transactions in connection to equity and debt securities offerings.
• Handle regulatory, compliance, licensing, and registration matters for securities broker- dealer and register investment adviser.
• Supervise commercial litigation, arbitration and claims, including case strategy, pleadings preparation, hearings, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and train unit charge with securing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations and accreditation standards.
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