Senior Corporate Counsel

Company: SkyWater Search Partners
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius We are partnering with a fast-paced and growing company within the language service industry looking to hire a Senior Corporate Counsel. This will be the first attorney role in-house with the company that has grown to the point of moving its legal functions in-house. An ideal candidate is driven and entrepreneurial, with strong business aptitude and a positive nature. An ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with various commercial transactions, corporate governance, and some M&A. This is a hybrid role based out of the company's Minneapolis office. It is a Director level role and reports directly to the CEO and VP of Finance. If you're interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com. Responsibilities

• General legal support, including legal strategy and risk mitigation
• Review, negotiate, draft, and close various commercial and M&A transactions
• Manage outside counsel and litigation matters as needed, including attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Work with internal and external parties to provide legal and legislative perspective on all aspects of company
• Serve as Company Secretary, maintain company's corporate records, subsidiaries, corporate filings, and governance policies
• Act as SME to company executives and management, including legal research, analysis, information management, and legal guidanceDesired Skills and Experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in an in-house or law firm setting
  • JD from accredited law school and license to practice in Minnesota
  • Experience with a variety of commercial agreements and transactions
  • Understanding of corporate governance procedures, processes, and filings
  • Preference for candidates with professional services industry and/or government contracting experience Your Name: Email Address: Phone Number: Upload Resume File: Attach a resume file. Accepted file types are DOC, DOCX, PDF, HTML, and TXT.
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    • By submitting this application, you agree to our Terms of Service. People looking for jobs should not put anything here. ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCHStart with your Short ListLed by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, "Short List Search." Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.Practice AreasOur practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
      --- Accounting and Finance
      --- Information Technology
      --- Operations
      --- Engineering
      --- Sales
      --- Marketing
      --- Human Resources
      --- Legal
      --- Construction
      --- Supply Chain
      --- Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
      Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their "short list" of best choices. Count on us to find the best people - and the best fit.601 Carlson Parkway - Suite 150Minneapolis, Minnesota 55305

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