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Wesley Financial Group · 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel | Full Time | Growing Company

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Wesley Financial Group is a dynamic and growing company committed to helping people exit their timeshare agreements. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business functions, manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and provide strategic legal advice.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance and support to executive leadership on strategic initiatives and critical business decisions

Oversee and manage outside counsel relationships, including accounting, billing support, and performance review

Develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies and internal compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

Conduct comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential legal exposures

Draft and update company policies, including the employee handbook, workplace policies, and procedures, to ensure legal compliance and best practices

Review, draft, and negotiate routine contracts, including standard vendor agreements, service contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Develop and deliver legal training programs and compliance education to employees across the organization

Manage intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark protection, IP strategy development, and licensing agreements

Oversee insurance coverage, claims management, and recovery actions to protect company assets

Provide legal advice and support on employment law matters, including HR policy development, workplace investigations, employee relations, severance agreements, offer letters, and legal considerations related to artificial intelligence in the workplace

Provide supervision and mentorship to legal support staff, which may include paralegals, legal assistants, and/or legal interns, as the team structure evolves to meet business needs

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Corporate lawContract lawEmployment lawIntellectual propertyRisk managementLegal researchTeam environmentNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedSelf-starterConflict resolution

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the bar in TN and in good standing

10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a mix of firm and in-house experience

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and relevant regulatory frameworks

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Proficient with Google workspace, Google docs, Microsoft Word, etc

Must be a self-starter, extremely detail oriented, able to work independently and in a team environment, and regularly meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment