Corporate Counsel

SLC General Office - Main | SLSGO
505 E 200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA

• Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

We are looking for an in-house lawyer to be part of our growing Legal Department with particular emphasis on litigation management, development of processes and efficiencies, and advising business units on a variety of contract, corporate, and compliance matters. This position will report to the General Counsel.

• Lead and manage litigation matters for the company, including engaging and supervising outside counsel, managing litigation life cycle, reviewing litigation budgets, and advising business units on litigation exposure and risk mitigation.
• Develop litigation strategy and approach for commercial disputes, employment matters, and other general litigation.
• Develop and provide training on litigation avoidance, document and evidence retention, and witness preparation.
• Support transactional, regulatory, and corporate governance matters as needed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, leasing, and service agreements.
• Research and provide legal guidance on compliance and regulatory matters, including data privacy, cybersecurity, environmental, and workplace safety.
• Monitor and interpret new laws and regulations affecting business operations and assist in implementing necessary changes.
• Support internal training and education on legal issues and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations Support, IT, Accounting, and HR.
• Conduct and advise on internal investigations involving employment matters, company policies, compliance, and ethics, in coordination with HR and other teams.
• Oversee the improvement of Legal Department processes to increase efficiencies and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed member in good standing of a state bar
• Maintain state requirements for continuing legal education
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience practicing law
• Meaningful experience handling commercial litigation matters and preferably employment litigation and labor relations matters
• Fluency with commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, real estate transactions, leasing, and other transactional documents
• Prior law firm/private practice or in-house counsel experience with litigation emphasis preferred.

• Typical indoor office environment, workspace, meeting rooms, and break room/lunchroom
• Physical demands consist of standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs., typing, hearing, and speaking.
• Ability to be a contributing member of a team and interface and work effectively with the Legal Department and with other business and support departments within the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Leadership and project management experience
• Ability to communicate legal rules and concepts to business units effectively and to translate legal concepts and recommendations to practical business advice.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively and tasks and to triage and reprioritize projects frequently
• Ability to effectively and efficiently respond to questions that business units bring to the Legal Department.
• Ability to follow directions as given, understand the purpose of an assignment, and implement problem-solving abilities and adapt or pivot as needed.
• Continually looking for practical ways to improve processes and support the scale of the business.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.
• Strong professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Professional or similar program.
• Familiarity with litigation management tools and e-discovery tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with matter management platform(s) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RMIS is a plus.

• Alsco Inc. Corporate Office, 505 East 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102.
• Remote work available in accordance with company policy (up to two days per week) (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) after 90 days of employment)
• Full medical, dental, vision, and other coverage for employee and dependents, 401(k).
• Three weeks of vacation; 8 observed holidays.
• The pay range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 DOE. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
• This position is…