Associate Counsel I

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Associate Counsel I
The candidate provides stakeholders with practical advice and support on legal matters in a fast-paced environment. Anticipates client needs based on an understanding of the business and regulatory environment. Represents the Corporations for the purpose of protecting the Corporations’ assets, operations, and public image.  Acting under the supervision of Assigned Management provides and coordinates legal services for corporate operations and activities within assigned legal areas or as directed by Assigned Management. Builds collaborative partnerships within the department (Enterprise Legal and Supplier Solutions) and with internal clients. Advises management and staff of legal recommendations, considerations, implications, and alternatives for business decisions. Conducts thorough legal research of all relevant issues and investigates all relevant facts regarding legal assignments, including conferences and interviews with internal clients. Delivers professional, concise and easily understandable communication, providing clear direction and/or recommendations regarding assigned matters. Proactively communicates with internal clients from time to time as necessary or appropriate regarding expectations of the content of the legal work product and timeframes for completion of work. Under the supervision of Assigned Management, may represent the department in external meetings, negotiations, regulatory interactions, and proceedings of a legal nature within assigned legal practice areas and with or on behalf of assigned internal clients. Coordinates activities with and monitors the activities of outside counsel on behalf of the Corporations as appropriate and works to ensure that outside counsel invoices are reasonable and compliant with the Corporation’s Outside Counsel guidelines. May assist in the preparation of information and material requested by outside counsel. Regularly reviews and keeps abreast of relevant developments in the law, proposed legislation, and regulations and advises management and staff regarding the impact of such developments on business operations. Maintains knowledge related to the job function by participation or attendance at seminars, workshops and professional society meetings, review of publications, the satisfaction of CLE obligations, and, as necessary or appropriate, independent study. Performs research and prepares memoranda for senior lawyers. Handles moderately complex legal issues from beginning to end with oversight from senior attorneys. Provides counsel on assigned legal issues.  Coordinates with other departments to ensure consistency and compliance with legal obligations and corporate policies and procedures. Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs. Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures. Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required. Performs other functions as assigned by management.

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