Real Estate Attorney
Sharestates - Great Neck, NY 11021
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Scope and Impact
Responsible for supporting corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives.
Provides senior management with effective advice on company legal strategies and their implementation
In the absence of the General Counsel, manages the legal function, and obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel
Job Knowledge
Serves as legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities
Decision Making Authority
Involved in complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts
Judges the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, works with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approves settlements of disputes where warranted
Assumes responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC et al. laws and regulations
In the absence of the General Counsel, structures and manages the company’s internal legal function and staff
Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel
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Qualifications
Juris Doctorate with New York state bar admission. Multi-state bar admission preferred.
At least 5 years as practicing attorney in a related field, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a law firm environment.
Experience working on matters of corporate governance
Familiarity and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and legislation
Experience in directing strategy and managing complex cases
Broad, overview experience in intellectual property law, including patent law, licensing of IP rights and IP due diligence.
Exposure to or familiarity with the following areas of law: securities, antitrust, computer law and privacy.
Experience interacting with the SEC.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits offered:
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
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