General Counsel

1 week ago

Austin, United States Songwriters Texas LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for an excellent General Counsel to add value to and be the “backbone” of our business. You will ensure that company always operates within the law, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization, and facilitate business strategies development. Knowledge of sweepstakes and lottery regulations required. The successful candidate will be able to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management
  • Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors
  • Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
  • Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
  • Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
  • Base your decision-making process on ethics and integrity
  • Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders
  • Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)
  • Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team
  • Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
  • Meet legal objectives
  • Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes
  • Develop company policy and position on legal issues
  • Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)
  • Draft and administer all contracts
  • Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
  • Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g., intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
  • Meet with district attorneys and law officials to present business model and clear a path forward within territories

Requirements and skills

  • Proven general counseling experience in business environment
  • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, Etc.)
  • Proven background on corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
  • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
  • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
  • Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen
  • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas
  • Excellent judgement and analytical skills
  • First class interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
  • BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
  • MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset
  • Must be able to travel as needed

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