Assistant Corporate Counsel

WHO WE ARE

 

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com..

 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

 

The Assistant Corporate Counsel will assist and provide a range of legal support to Corporate Counsel, outside counsel, and various departments through performance of assigned tasks. 

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Review and draft legal documents including nondisclosure agreements (NDA’s) contracts, articles of incorporation, briefs and legal memoranda with support as required from Corporate Counsel
• Assist Paralegal with preparation and filing of employee work visa applications
• Coordinate with external immigration counsel to prepare and file green card applications
• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Identify relevant statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
• Perform legal and factual research of records
• Organize, cross-check, validate and analyze information
• Prepare written reports and correspondence
• Build and maintain databases and files
• Review of employment agreements, NDA’s
• Review and approval of change orders and proposals
• Draft and review letters of intent (LOI’s)
• Prepare weekly reports of open items and present to Corporate Counsel
• Assist and provide support to Corporate and General Counsel and regarding various departments as assigned

 

WHAT YOU HAVE

 

• J.D. Degree from an accredited institution.  A member of a state bar association and  in good standing with state licencing agency
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a corporate legal environment
  • Construction and/or technology fields preferred
  • Experience with immigration law a plus
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, practices, research techniques, terminology, communication principles, and practices
• In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience
• Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work under highly stressful situations with the requiring extreme confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment

 

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime, if required by work
• Travel might be required, very occasionally
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Have or ability to obtain a valid passport
• Physical requirements:
  • Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 25 pounds

 

WHAT YOU WILL GET

 

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering