Corporate Attorney at Jobot
Elgin, IL 60120
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Fasano
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Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our dynamic and rapidly expanding firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Attorney to join our Accounting + Finance team on a permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for providing legal and financial advice, ensuring the company's adherence to law guidelines, and effectively managing risk. This position requires a strong understanding of financial services, banking law, and financial regulations. The successful candidate will have a chance to work in a hybrid model, combining both office and remote work.
Why join us?
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Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our dynamic and rapidly expanding firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Attorney to join our Accounting + Finance team on a permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for providing legal and financial advice, ensuring the company's adherence to law guidelines, and effectively managing risk. This position requires a strong understanding of financial services, banking law, and financial regulations. The successful candidate will have a chance to work in a hybrid model, combining both office and remote work.
Why join us?
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal support and advice to our team, guiding the company on legal matters and potential legal risks.
- Oversee and manage all legal proceedings and ensure the company operates within the law.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations.
- Develop company policies and positions on legal issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Act as the privacy officer, ensuring the company complies with privacy laws and regulations.
- Conduct complex contract negotiations, document redlines, and review legal documents to ensure they are legally sound.
- Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies.
- Specify internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.
- Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
- Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the Illinois State Bar.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Corporate Attorney, Legal Counsel, or related role.
- Proven experience in the Accounting + Finance industry, specifically with financial services, financial institutions, and banking law.
- Proficient understanding of financial regulations and privacy law.
- Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make well-reasoned decisions.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven experience in risk management, including operational and legal risk.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships while dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
- Proficiency in document review and providing sound legal advice.
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Salary
100,000 - 125,000 /year