Legal Counsel Resume
Summary : Looking for career opportunities in the Los Angeles areas. Structuring and negotiation of complex business and technology transactions.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Board Effect Board Portal.
Description :
- Responsible for managing multiple network projects while handling day-to-day legal and compliance advice for entities.
- Handled disputes and litigation, manage outside counsel, assist with policy development, conduct training.
- Served on multiple cross-functional initiatives having a company-wide impact.
- Addressed and propose solutions to legal, risk, and compliance inquiries from senior leadership and human resources.
- Assessed the legal risks and assist in restructuring new business opportunities.
- Reviewed and revised company-standard legal documents, including service agreements, authorization forms, fundraising contracts.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, leases, and incoming grant agreements.
- Managed contract processing and insurance programs, including claims oversight.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Juris Doctor
Legal Counsel I Resume
Objective : Skilled transactional attorney with excellent education credentials and balanced experience in law firms and in-house corporate legal departments.
Skills : Microsoft Office.
Description :
- Approved for the Litigation department during the audit review performed after the acquisition.
- Reviewed the legal formalization and documentation of the loans for the personal home and construction portfolio.
- Reviewed and provided support for the sale of bank assets.
- Charged of all the procurement and vendor contracts for all legal vehicles.
- Drafted Master agreement template to be used for day to day contracting whenever standard conditions apply.
- Provided legal advice to all bank agencies regarding legal documentation, KYC, bank account opening, and credit legitimation.
- Advised departments on private commercial law. Member of the team that assisted Legal Vice-president on merger-related matters.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
International Laws
Legal Counsel II Resume
Headline : To secure a position with that offers challenges while applying experience and education to serve your organization and establish a long-term career relationship.
Skills : Outlook, Access, Project, Quick Book.
Description :
- Advised six corporate entities in the Tides organization, including one foundation, two multi-tenant non-profit centers and a fiscal sponsor.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, leases, and incoming and outgoing grants.
- Represented the organization in administrative conferences/hearings relating to employment and labor practices.
- Handled and counseled projects in contract disputes.
- Counseled in matters involving immigration, intellectual property, and employment.
- Supervised and coordinated all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery, and coordination with company witnesses and record custodians.
- Managed insurance program, including claims tracking and renewal process.
- Tracked risk and compliance inquiries and legal issues, propose solutions, and escalate to Legal Director as appropriate.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
Legal Counsel/Representative Resume
Summary : Results-driven legal consultant with experience in delivering sound and strategic legal solutions to individuals and businesses.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Technical Skills.
Description :
- Diversified commercial businesses in Kenya and Africa in general.
- Provided legal support to the companies within the group.
- Worked in line with the companies' strategic objectives and business needs.
- Involved in the development of various business products.
- Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed agreements and other legal documents including but not limited to co-branding agreements.
- Supported the group in starting up new businesses by registering the relevant entities and obtaining required licenses.
- Targeted the youth in Kenya, a financial services firm, and an insurance brokerage firm.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Law
Jr. Legal Counsel Resume
Objective : Experienced legal and business professional able to solve problems, negotiate effectively and communicate efficiently.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Relativity, Critical Thinking.
Description :
- Appealed unfavorable hearing results to two levels of administrative review at Air Force headquarters.
- Developed and implemented procedures for conducting formal hearing via teleconference, saving the government the expenses of bringing clients.
- Developed training binder containing all relevant regulations, scripts, and handouts for clients to be used by successor FPEB Counsel.
- Briefed Medical/Legal professionals on the Air Force and VA physical disability programs.
- Researched a number of medical issues via internet and CD ROM resources, as well as medical textbooks.
- Presided over criminal pretrial investigation hearing on a sexual abuse case and presided over one summary court-martial trial.
- Performed company secretarial functions such as filing of company returns.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctor
Legal Counsel/Analyst Resume
Headline : Strong business acumen, sense of professionalism and ethics, with the ability to take initiative, and diffuse perceived crises.
Skills : Project Management, Analytical Skills.
Description :
- Provided trade credit insurance, surety and collections services with a presence in 45 countries.
- Provided legal advice and guidance to claims, policy underwriting, and buyer underwriting departments.
- Developed and implemented strategies for resolving claims cases.
- Structured workout agreements with debtors and coordinated collection activities.
- Structured, negotiated, and drafted policy programs tailored to customer needs.
- Conducted legal research on state insurance regulations and requirements.
- Provided legal counsel for clients of Tax Redux Company in the area of tax certiorari law on an as-needed basis for cases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
J.D. In Law
Legal Counsel/Executive Resume
Objective : To pursue a career as in house counsel to capitalize on proven strengths in compliance and transactional law to exceed goals, streamline operations.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Database Management.
Description :
- Conducted interviews and independent research on agent reputation to identify and resolve red flags.
- Proposed the course of action to senior management.
- Developed and implemented compliance training for anti-corruption, export controls, and commercial law.
- Trained a large portion of Technip USA employees.
- Developed and negotiated MSAs used by Region and project operations.
- Dedicated counsel for mega project execution.
- Participated in responding to an audit from the Mexican taxation authority regarding temporary import bonds issued.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Law
Asst. Legal Counsel Resume
Objective : Having had experience drafting complex commercial and technology agreements and handling corporate and compliance related projects.
Skills : Supervisory Skills, Great Customer Service.
Description :
- Contacted parents regarding the child's attendance and probation appointments.
- Attended monthly meetings at schools pertaining to truancy and attendance.
- Operated typewriter, PC, Copier machines, Telex machine.
- Prepared timecards biweekly; handle payroll checks for division; ensure that all hours accounted for.
- Escorted Senators and other high officials to the different schools when requested, coordinate with the school officials of the visit and program set up.
- Coordinated, planned, and evaluated all administrative functions of the Department, to include personnel matters, funds, contracts.
- Participated in the development of the annual department operating budget based on estimated cost of needed supplies, manpower.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Personnel Mgmt
Lead Legal Counsel Resume
Headline : In-house attorney recognized as a trusted and results-driven business advisor. Demonstrated expertise in business transactions, contract negotiation and drafting, contract management.
Skills : Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation.
Description :
- Demonstrated expertise in government contracting and procurement, HUD regulations, commercial law, litigation, and real estate law.
- Prepared and argued briefs and motions, prepared pleadings, drafted legal opinions and memoranda, litigated evictions.
- Drafted and reviewed procurement and service contracts, drafted purchase agreements, acknowledgments, and deeds of trusts.
- Closed real estate deals and answered employment discrimination complaints.
- Established the OHA's in-house law department.
- Significantly reduced the client's liability by successfully litigating over housing evictions per year.
- Eliminated client's displacement liability by successfully closing over scattered-site housing properties.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
Associate Legal Counsel Resume
Headline : Attorney with a particular focus on technology related transactions. A legal counsel is an attorney who provides advice, guidance, and representation for clients.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Management.
Description :
- Prepared and submitted legal documents and memoranda to courts on issues such as motions and agreements to settle for damage, including submarine cables land lines cables.
- Represented the company in various court hearings.
- Followed up on lawsuits in courts for Egypt's main telephone company.
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited contracts and agreements for new hires and retiring employees.
- Prepared detailed information and defensive points related to cases to be submitted to the courts.
- Issued requested permissions and official records from appropriate governmental agencies.
- Provided legal advice to senior management with respect to potential disputes arising from or related to regulatory or legislative changes.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor
Legal Counsel Resume
Summary : Law Clerk with legal experience in providing legal assistance on intellectual property law, contract management, and business law including corporate policies and procedures.
Skills : Contract Negotiation, Drafting, Review, Preventative Counseling.
Description :
- Drafted memoranda explaining decisions and analysis of recent legal developments.
- Negotiated and drafted collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the Board with several unions including teachers' federation and civil service employees' association.
- Served as legal advisor to the Superintendent of Schools.
- Represented management in mediations, arbitration hearings and grievances pertaining to employment matters.
- Litigated state employment discrimination complaints.
- Provided in-house training to administrators on compliance and legal developments.
- Conducted internal investigations regarding misconduct.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Juris Doctor
