General Counsel Resume
Objective : Dynamic business attorney and senior executive with 25 years of experience, including nearly 20 years in the sports and entertainment industry. Stints at large international law firm, small law firm and in-house, five plus years as a company president and seven plus years as a legal and operational consultant.
Skills : <div>Visionary, Ability to inspire others, Hard working.</div>
Description :
- Reported to the CEO and work collaboratively with other members of executive leadership.
- Advised and coordinated with management personnel, government agencies and outside counsel on all legal issues impacting YAI.
- Provided strategic counsel to ensure that YAI has the appropriate controls, policies, procedures, and systems in place to manage its legal risks.
- Provided legal advice to YAI Board, Board Chair and Board Committees.
- Attended and recorded minutes for Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
- Adviced on and oversee compliance with all applicable not-for-profit-laws and implement not-for-profit best practices in coordination with executive leadership.
- Conducted legal research for staff attorneys and made recommendations on all areas of university policy.
- Served as an attorney in real estate, employment, tax, and other questions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctorate
Sr. General Counsel Resume
Summary : Over 10 years of experience General Counsel with management of outsourced litigation cases; created a SOP and key indicator checklists which increased the success rate for cases from 72% to 97% and saved costs in excess of $1M.
Skills : Legal Research, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office.
Description :
- Oversaw pre-litigation disputes and ensured necessary documentation was maintained and procedures were followed to minimize company exposure.
- Reviewed, researched, strategically managed and resolved contractual disputes in arbitration, administrative proceedings and trial courts.
- Proposed, developed and implemented company handbooks and compliance educational programs to assure regulatory compliance.
- Advised senior management regarding the legal issues impacting the strategic plans of the company.
- Retained, managed and evaluated outside counsel for effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
- Provided counsel regarding human resources, employment, benefits and labor issues.
- Drafted and updated employment contracts, non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Juris Doctor
Jr. General Counsel Resume
Objective : Seeking an opportunity to utilize diverse skill set in a corporate environment. Broad base of experience is transferable into many types of functions.Excel at problem solving, goal attainment, working in a team environment and project completion.
Skills : Insurance, Project Management, Process Improvement, Human Resources.
Description :
- Managed outside counsel and supervised two junior attorneys, a paralegal and an assistant.
- Advised Board and executives on legal issues and risk exposure.
- Managed litigation, contract negotiations and drafting, NDAs and confidentiality agreements, indemnity, fraud, customer authorizations relating to depository accounts, risk mitigation and risk management.
- Consulted with HR and Regulatory/Compliance departments; drafted litigation exposure reports to FDIC, Federal Reserve and the Board.
- Served as corporate representative at trial involving claim against bank.
- Coordinated defense and settlement decisions with defense counsel and insurance claim handler.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctor
Asst. General Counsel Resume
Summary : Legally certified and qualified attorney, licensed to practice in Fiji with eight years of practical experience. Five years spent in private practice which included contract negotiations, court room litigation, brief writing and all manners of legal counsel.
Skills : Contract Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Human Resources, Legal.
Description :
- Organized legal and human resources departments for a startup company.
- Proactively identified worldwide legal risks and formulated strategies for minimizing them.
- Collaborated in settling disputes without resorting to litigation.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, and rulings from all over the globe Managed assigned job scope to meet certification standard: ISO 9000.
- Advised management, performed legal analysis, and assured compliance with national and international regulations.
- Secured a $35 million contract with a major operator.
- Negotiated an engineering contract for a dry-docking operation, the first of its kind in Mexico.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Law
Associate. General Counsel Resume
Summary : Collaborative General Counsel with business acumen, foresight, and solution-building talent. Expert negotiator and problem-solver who produces highly advantageous results. Recognized for exceptional judgment, discretion and integrity.
Skills : Managing Risk, Compliance, Financial Services, Real Estate, Technology.
Description :
- Advised the executive board on all legal issues affecting the corporation.
- Reduced clients' outstanding debts by 50-85%.
- Negotiated settlements with banks and opposing attorneys.
- Negotiated and drafted corporate agreements and contracts.
- Managed and set company-wide policies for the legal department.
- Conducted a human resources investigation.
- Successfully met the challenge of providing legal advice and counsel to ISTHA directors.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
J.D
General Counsel III Resume
Summary : Innovative, highly motivated senior executive seeking an opportunity to develop and direct successful corporate legal programs and policies. Senior Legal Counsel with substantial experience in corporate compliance program development/implementation, drafting of a wide variety of corporate agreements.
Skills : Technology, Board Governance, Government contracting.
Description :
- Managed the legal affairs of this privately held company that designs and assembles high-speed amphibious vehicles.
- Managed product compliance with EPA, CPSC, NHTSA, USCG and state regulations.
- Regarded supply and non-disclosure agreements.
- Managed civil litigation with outside counsel.
- Administered corporate liability insurance programs.
- Reviewed and edited company contracts for clarity and to protect the best interests of the company under the law.
- Devised and implemented company policies to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as drug testing and OSHA policies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctorate
General Counsel II Resume
Objective : Over 10+ years as an attorney in the fields of contract drafting, interpreting, and maintenance; bankruptcy; employment law; domestic; and general civil litigation. Over 5+ years working with human resource and personnel issues.
Skills : <div>Leadership, Use of legal strategically.</div>
Description :
- Directed human resources management activities.
- Served as an intermediary between staff and management.
- Fielded questions and work-related problems.
- Advised managers on sensitive issues such as equal opportunity employment and workplace harassment.
- Correctly handled difficult personnel situations.
- Practice advanced and complex legal work for the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
- Work involved giving legal advice, preparing opinions, bill analyses and briefs, and drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
- Performed intensive research on issues pertaining to upcoming legislation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
General Counsel I Resume
Headline : Practiced all manners of corporate law including negotiation of contracts (commercial, collectively baragained, and individual employment), intellectual property research and filings for re-branding, managed the legal communications and negotiations with the Government and managed all corporate litigation.
Skills : Grant Writing, Report Writing, Research, Training,.
Description :
- Oversaw, directed, and completed day-to-day legal affairs within all corporate departments.
- Responsible for legal and regulatory compliance with the Federal Communications Commission and state regulatory commissions.
- Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed all corporate contracts.
- Drafted and maintained state and federal tariffs.
- Managed and directed complex corporate litigation.
- Advised Human Resources Manager with legal issues.
- Assisted with legal research in area of fixed fee and cost-plus contract issues.
- Assisted with writing legal briefs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
General Counsel/Clerk. Resume
Objective : Professional and accomplished attorney with over 9+ years of experience looking to leverage extensive background in client relations and crisis management, public speaking, business and employee management, project management and research, and sales into a vital employee for your company.
Skills : Dictations, Calendaring, Scheduling, Drafting.
Description :
- Responsible for creating a legal department for a growing company.
- Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.
- Evaluated and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.
- Anticipated issues and estimate risks strategically.
- Identified proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.
- Base decision making process on ethics and integrity.
- Dealed with external parties (accountant, external counsel, clients).
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
JD
General Counsel/Consultant Resume
Summary : Seasoned business attorney with law firm, private company and public company experience from start-up to global conglomerate. A strong combination of legal, business and people acumen.
Skills : Regulatory law, Corporate governance, Employment law.
Description :
- Drafted & reviewed agreements and advising company president and board of directors.
- Worked with state regulators to ensure compliance with state banking laws.
- Helped to resolve issues identified by state and federal auditors.
- Served on the board of directors for ACCPROS, which is a national association of credit counselors.
- Provided legal advice and legal representation to allow the company to be compliant in all states in which it does business.
- Managed litigation in order to prevail in every matter.
- Provided expert and strategic legal advice to management.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
JD In Law
