Zeus Fire and Security · 4 days ago
Corporate Counsel
Zeus Fire and Security is a company focused on building a national network of fire protection and security providers. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance to the executive team and various functional teams, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Provide expert advice and counsel to functional teams of parent company and subsidiaries regarding legal, risk, and compliance matters related to the company's projects and services
Manage paralegal staff
Lead entity management and general corporate governance activities
Review, negotiate, and prepare contracts, requests for proposals, and other legal documents for the company and acquired businesses
Advise on legal entity licensing requirements and compliance registrations for subsidiary companies, ensuring timely completion and alignment with local, state, and federal regulations
Support subsidiaries with ongoing efforts to maintain accurate records of annual reporting, licensing and regulatory filings and support audits or inquiries related to integration efforts
Advise on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, entity formation and organizational activities undertaken by affiliated companies
Assist in building new legal operations processes to advance delivery of efficient legal services
Assist and advise in creating new policies related to, operations, HR, and Data Privacy matters
Partner with finance executives to lead and manage insurance policies, continuous coverage analysis, and ongoing risk mitigation assessments
Advise and assist on project bonding requirements and managing broker/surety relationship
Partner with Sales and Finance teams to ensure efficient contracting process for existing and new operating subsidiaries
Oversee management of Intellectual Property assets with outside counsel
Manage litigation matters, support due diligence and other acquisition related matters with external counsel
Research complex and nuanced legal issues; create, update, and maintain actionable guidelines and best practices
Setting or influencing strategic policies and initiatives, including ensuring that contract terms are consistent with business objectives
Employ sound judgment to balance legal risk with business needs and goals
Maintains corporate records of litigation, claims, and disputes
Ensure all legal files are up to date, organized, and properly stored in relation to all ongoing document retention policies and legal hold notices
Run ad hoc projects and initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of legal experience, with a background in construction contract negotiations, corporate law, and compliance
Prior experience supporting legal diligence and integration activities in a corporate or private practice setting
Strong understanding of construction contract law and licensing/compliance matters, preferably in a multi-state or heavily regulated environment
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise delivery, and ability to confidently present information to key decision makers
Excellent observation and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research
Bachelor's Degree and J.D. degree from accredited institutions required
Preferred
Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment
Company
Zeus Fire and Security
Zeus Fire and Security designs, installs, and maintains fire protection systems for residential and commercial sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
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