Associate General Counsel - ScribeAmerica

The Associate General Counsel works directly under the supervision of the General Counsel to provide legal support and advice on Company strategies, help to meet legal objectives, and is involved in complex business transactions.

Position Overview

As one of three lawyers in the legal department (including the GC), the Associate General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel.  He or she will be an integral member of the ScribeAmerica legal team and will provide general legal advice to ScribeAmerica businesses, with a primary focus on (i) handling a wide range of employment law matters and (ii) drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial customer agreements. The Associate General Counsel will also assist other members of the Legal Department, as needed. As the Associate General Counsel learns the intricacies of the Company’s business, s/he will have the opportunity to expand the role into other areas of law and compliance.

The Associate General Counsel will handle ongoing responsibilities as well as project-based work within the Legal Department.  This position is for a key contributor able to provide strategic and tactical advice to help business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Company’s General Counsel and other Associate General Counsel, this role will serve as the primary counsel on all employment law matters and commercial contract matters at ScribeAmerica. 

• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements, including for example, the Company’s commercial contracts for new business and the expansion of existing business.

• Handle day-to-day advice to the business on employment related issues such as over-time pay, meal and rest periods, payment of wages, leave laws, among other “blocking and tackling” employment issues.

• Handle administrative employment law claims, including matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state Fair Employment Practices Agencies and other state and federal agencies.

• Provide litigation management and direction and oversight of outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

• Work directly with the Human Resources organization and other business areas and senior management to mitigate legal risk and advance corporate initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with business partners; become a trusted advisor.

• Proactively monitor industry trends and regulatory developments and provide guidance and counsel with respect thereto.

Required Education and Experience

• JD degree from an accredited law school and currently licensed as an attorney.

• Active or ability to become an active member of the Florida Bar as an in-house attorney.

• 5 years of legal experience in employment law and litigation.

• Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts is a preferred but not required

• Excellent academic record and experience at a respected law firm. 

• Experience handling a wide range of employment matters such as administrative law proceedings, employment litigation oversight, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, employment discrimination, code of conduct, termination, etc.

• Experience or a willingness to learn how to draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Interpersonal Competencies & Success Factors

• A sense of humor taking work but not oneself seriously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including both the ability to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues as well as skill in proposing changes with diplomacy and tact while showing respect for work and opinion of others.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong client-service focus.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including being approachable, effective listening, appropriate use of style and language for the audience, and the ability to work with all levels of management.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical and respectful behavior in all interactions.

• Strong organizational and time/project management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a high-paced environment.

• This is a remote position, so candidates should be comfortable working from a home office or other suitable work location. 

• Self-motivated and results oriented, with proven ability to successfully execute without daily oversight.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Regularly required to talk or hear.

● Regularly required to use a keyboard and computer.

● Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full­ time, remote position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as needed.

Travel

Travel is expected occasionally for this position, as needed for particular legal topics and transactions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation range: Our compensation range for this position is $150k-$155k, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.