General Counsel Corporate Securities

Company: WayUp
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

General Counsel, Corporate Securities This role will provide expert advice and counseling on a broad range of strategic and tactical projects within a regulated environment. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for providing legal support to the executive team. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, primarily for the purchase and sale of goods and business units, as well as other commercial contracts as needed.
• Respond promptly to legal requests from executive team and effectively communicate legal concepts to business people within the organization including human resources, operations and the administration.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard agreements, policies and processes.
• Overseeing the legal matters of the business, including acting as the business' chief legal representative.
• Setting internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.
• Anticipate issues and strategically estimate risk and identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Maintaining knowledge of and the updating of the company's corporate legal documents and operations.
• Ensuring company's compliance with all laws applicable to operations.
• Crafting and reviewing legal strategy in response to any litigation and supervising outside counsel.
• Keeping a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the company.
• Facilitating filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements.
• Communicating with and supervising outside counsel as necessary.
• Overseeing and maintaining the company's intellectual property including preparing and overseeing the filing of company copyrights, patents and necessary renewals.Experience and Education
  • Juris Doctorate Degree and licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, or able to obtain a license to practice law in Nevada upon acceptance of employment.
  • 4+ years of practice with an established law firm or prior experience as a General Counsel or Associate General Counsel.
  • Proficient legal experience in fund investments and venture capital financing.
  • General or specific knowledge of Intellectual Property Laws.
  • Leadership experience managing outside counsel.
  • Experience in negotiating agreements, the resolution of disputes and litigation.
  • Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
  • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, employment law, etc.)
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to develop legal strategies and objectives to mitigate or eliminate risks.What's In It For You:
    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Short Term Disability
    • Training & Development
    • Stock Option Plan
    • Perks & Bonuses
    • Monthly Company Lunches
    • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Legal Services
      

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