The Friedkin Group · 3 months ago
Legal Affairs Manager
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Friedkin Group is seeking a Manager of Legal Affairs to enhance the effectiveness of their Legal Department. This role involves managing legal and business projects, overseeing contract management, and ensuring smooth communication within the department and with external partners.
Executive Office
Responsibilities
Project Management: Provide overall project management on various Legal Department projects
Claims Management: Manage claims, cases, and other legal matters under the direction of an attorney, including the compilation and organization of evidence and/or other information, draft memos and subpoena responses, prepare affidavits, and effectuate legal holds, and working in conjunction with the Risk Department, effectuating subrogation and defense tenders
Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Analysis: Prepare, summarize and analyze initial drafts of contracts, amendments, and other legal documents for review, approval and use by Legal Department attorneys and business unit clients. Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, contract specifications, Company policies and business terms. Maintain contract templates
Corporate Governance: Oversee the daily management of the corporate records and legal file records in an effort to support the enterprise, including The Friedkin Group, Inc. and its corporate affiliates in corporate governance and other legal matters. Principal responsibilities include (1) accurate maintenance of reports and records related to corporate compliance issues, Annual Consents, Entity formation documentation, qualifications to do business, dissolutions, certifications and company ownership; (2) maintenance of the electronic Entity Profiles database containing corporate information for all of the enterprise’s corporate entities to ensure information is current and accurate; and, (3) management and maintenance of the Company’s legal file records to ensure the constant flow and upkeep of the TFG Legal Records in order to provide timely responses to file and document requests from the legal department and management personnel
Client Management: Manage daily client interaction; set and manage client expectations; develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties and enhance communication; communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Legal Research: Manage and perform legal and/or factual research and investigations relevant to the Company as specifically assigned or as identified in conjunction with a project; analyze data and recommend courses of action. Prepare reports analyzing and summarizing findings
Record and Document Management: Maintain and organize accurate legal files, Company records and databases. Act as key liaison for iManage (or other matter management software), which includes running and customizing reports and troubleshooting problems, as well as recommending and implementing process improvements
In addition, the Manager of Legal Affairs will also (1) provide support to the attorneys in the Legal Department and assume responsibility for various legal and/or special projects, as assigned; (2) assist with and manage invoices processed in the Legal Department; and (3) coordinate and oversee the completion of routine corporate legal matters as they arise, which may include research, visits to local government offices, document production and/or record tracking and other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; plus, ten or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years paralegal or related or training experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability and willingness to take initiative to recognize and address problems, propose solutions and make continuous process improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage and prioritize workload, and manage frequent changes in priorities and deadlines
Perform detail-oriented work under minimal supervision and demonstration of sound judgement in decision making and issues management
Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and organizational initiative in a corporate legal environment
High knowledge of legal concepts pertaining to areas of responsibility
High work standards and attention to detail
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that develop high levels of trust, confidence and business partnering with legal department and management and associates
Demonstrate punctuality, time management, organization, planning and coordination skills
Demonstrate excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Westlaw and Internet search capabilities
Ability to support and enhance change
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to communicate effectively -- orally and in writing
Ability to listen effectively and then act appropriately
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities and objectives of a Legal Department
Is legally able to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with contract drafting and administration and corporate governance related to Corporate Secretary functions and Paralegal experience in a law firm and/or in house legal department preferred
Company
The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a private consortium investing in automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and adventure sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Davidson
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Adriana Estrada
Executive Assistant to CIO
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