Corporate Counsel I

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Corporate Counsel I
Duties: Provides research, factual information, counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues, usually in support of specific lines of business or departments. Identifies and analyzes legal issues and provides advice to clients on routine legal matters that are usually characterized by clear legal/ business precedent. Will work under general supervision and is responsible for dealing with moderately complex legal matters. Drafts, reviews, and edits legal documents and materials. Provides legal services and counsel to clients in relation to laws and regulations in the client’s line of business. Produces clear and concise written materials that can be submitted to clients with minimal or no revision or review by a more senior attorney. Identifies and analyzes more complex or novel matters; develops conclusions, makes recommendations, and provides reliable advice. Assigns the appropriate degree of importance to issues and can formulate and carry out research and investigative strategies. Advises clients on risks in one or more assigned departments or units of the organization; works with outside counsel to develop agreements, strategies, briefs, and communications; supervises outside counsel work. Works directly with business clients and develops an understanding of business unit needs and products. Contributes advice and counsel on policy and procedures. Counsels management whenever legal decisions or plans are being made or when changes in the law occur. Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving problems of recognized complexity and facts that are occasionally in question for which considerable legal judgment, experience, and independent reasoning are required. Identifies the level and type of outside legal assistance needed by assessing the costs of outside legal services and supervising outside counsel to ensure that the fees charged are reasonable.

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