Assistant General Counsel

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary:

Clearwater is actively seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal Department. This is a prime opportunity for a recent law school graduate to embark on a rewarding career, reporting directly to Clearwater's Associate General Counsel. As a crucial member of our legal team, the successful candidate will contribute to diverse legal matters, gain valuable experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious individual to thrive in a challenging and rewarding legal environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a company's success and growing professionally, we invite you to apply for this exciting position at Clearwater.

Responsibilities:

•  Assist senior legal counsel in offering comprehensive legal advice and guidance to the company.

• Draft and meticulously review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.

•  Support the preparation and negotiation of various commercial transactions.

• Participate actively in corporate governance matters, ensuring legal compliance across all operations.

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, offering legal guidance on various business initiatives.

• Conduct internal legal training and awareness programs as required, ensuring a high level of legal literacy across the organization.

• Stay current with developments in relevant legal areas and proactively share knowledge with the legal team.

Required Skills:

•  Strong legal research and analytical skills.

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•  Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

•  Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Nice- to have skills:

• Experience in corporate governance matters.

• Familiarity with mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.

• Previous involvement in internal legal training programs.

•  Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance.

•  Experience in programming skills.

•  Accounting/ Finance industry experience.

Education & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission in at least one state) or the ability to become admitted within a short period of time.

• 0-2 years of experience practicing law, including internships and clerkships.

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment 

• Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership 

• Access cutting edge investment reporting technology and expertise. 

• RSUs as well as employee stock purchase plan and 401k with match  

• PTO and volunteer time off to give back to the community. 

• Defined and undefined career pathways allowing you to grow your own way 

• Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year 

• Work from home Friday

• Maternity and paternity leave