Assistant General Counsel (Corporate Governance)

Overview

Job Summary:

 

Responsibility for handling and supporting a broad array of corporate regulatory and transactional matters for the Allegis family of Companies (“Company”) primarily in North America including providing demonstrably effective partnership, trusted legal advice, counsel and services to the Company’s shareholders, executives and affiliates and supporting initiatives from the Finance, Treasury, Corporate Strategy and Tax teams and other members so of the Legal Department. Additionally providing support where requested on commercial and procurement contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 

Level Description:

 

Entry Level

Responsibility to develop as a recognized strategic Corporate and business expert and partner within the Legal Department handling a broad array of corporate matters in addition to supporting Allegis Corporate Services (“ACS”) with drafting and negotiating vendor contracts. Has significant experience with or exposure to a range of Corporate and related matters such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, banking facilities and arrangements, investments and repatriation of funds, intellectual property and corporate governance. Solves complex problems through specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in various related subject matter disciplines. Anticipates and interprets internal and/or external challenges and/or regulatory issues and recommends best practices and contributes to the development of corporate strategy. Responsibility to develop ability to influence senior leaders and executives of the Company and to become a trusted partner to them. Works effectively as a collaborative partner with team members and stakeholders in relation to Corporate and vendor contract matters. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations exercising sound judgement when to escalate to a more experienced lawyer where necessary/appropriate. May partner with stakeholders and colleagues to lead projects or steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing initiatives, activities or objectives. Responsibility to create awareness to business leaders and executives in relation to Corporate trends and risks pertaining to the Company and creates, delivers and/or facilitates associated training to internal customers as required. Provides subject matter expertise and support to other attorneys and/or legal operations staff within the Legal Department. Assists and provides strategic partnership with legal operations roles and contributes to their development, including but not limited to, assistance with continuously improving Corporate compliance practices where relevant.

 

Developing Level

In addition to the Entry Level roles and responsibilities, this level has responsibility within the Legal Department as a recognized strategic Corporate and contracts expert and trusted business partner for the Company and its senior leaders and executives, and the stakeholders of those functions that interact on Corporate matters, including in-depth contribution to solutioning and strategy on Corporate and related matters, demonstrated consistently and effectively. Acts as an escalation point for other attorneys with less experience and members of the Legal Operations functions where they are working together on projects or specific matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of State Bar

Skills/Abilities:

 

Entry Level

Knowledge, Skills, Ability & Expected Behaviors

• In-depth knowledge of US Corporate laws and excellent knowledge of relevant concepts, laws and regulations across several relevant and related disciplines, including contractual, employment, banking, finance, tax and accounting matters.
• Working knowledge of international Corporate laws and regulatory matters and issues.
• Effective technical, analytical and research skills to accomplish complex legal functions and tasks.
• Good financial acumen.
• Strong communication skills, clear and concise writing abilities; ability to communicate simply and succinctly and provide creative and/or pragmatic solutions to complex issues/concerns.
• Ability to effectively advise and partner across several business and operational functions.
• Established good, effective, and sustained working relationships and trust with colleagues and business partners.
• Developing leadership skills and credentials.
• Ability to routinely, independently and effectively man