SVP amp General Counsel

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SVP & General Counsel
Responsibilities: Directs and manages the structure, development and growth functions for the legal department. This includes reviewing and approving personnel actions including recruitment, selection or promotion of staff, mentorship and training of staff, evaluations, salary determinations, and disciplinary actions. Oversees all legal issues affecting the company, including but not limited to general business transactions, labor, securities, contracts, reviewing and drafting of legal documents, license agreements, new ventures, intellectual property, litigation and resolution of disputes. Advises management with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of business strategy, securities matters, state and federal tax and corporate filings, and other issues as needed. Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the company’s strategic plan, appropriation requests, budget, and performance reports. Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts of varying sizes and complexity. Keeps management informed of ongoing activities and critical matters affecting the operation and well being of the company. Advises the Board of Directors and management on issues of corporate governance. Makes selections and manages outside counsel. Manages the development and oversight of the department budget in conjunction with organizational goals and objectives. This position also participates in the budget process through careful advance assessment of the needs of the client-users of the legal services, and determining the best allocation and utilization of resources, such as personnel, facilities, and technical support. This includes budgeting the department’s expenditures for outside counsel legal services and establishes expense controls. Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

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