An Office of General Counsel adds value to and is the backbone of a business. The job description entails the company operates within the law at all times. Other accountabilities are listed on the Office of General Counsel Resume as – offering counsel on legal issues, creating an effective guardian of the organization, facilitating business strategies development, providing expert and strategic legal advice to management, anticipating issues and estimating risks strategically, creating associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders, drafting agreements that minimize risk, and dealing with complex, and significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.
Hiring employers prefer to hire those with the following skills and abilities – overall broad legal knowledge, a solid understanding of how legal issues affect the organization, the ability to develop legal strategy and objectives, well-versed in how businesses operate; financial acumen, excellent judgment, and analytical skills, and analytical skills. A law degree is a common requirement, however, possessing a Master’s qualification is an asset.
Summary : As an Office of General Counsel, Experienced in-house corporate and transaction attorney. Expertise in structuring and implementing commercial transactions and business ventures (including cross-border), contract review, drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, maintenance, and compliance. Strong analytical, organizational, collaborative, communication, and interpersonal skills and work ethics.
Coordinated and managed the administrative support needs of 18 attorneys and 1 Senior Executive Service Member and also support two Law Offices in need of assistance.
Provided high-level customer service to internal customers: attorneys, paralegals, and external parties.
Routinely handled scheduling arrangements for meetings (such as space, time, supplies, equipment, and notification of participants) and conference calls coordination.
Managed daily office Director and attorneys' calendars, work schedules, and records.
Provided information, coordination, and assistance in support of office activities and promptly initiate contacts or drafted correspondence to solicit information or assistance.
Ensured timecards are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
Managed all incoming telephone phone calls and provide non-technical support information to callers and direct them to a legal expert when appropriate.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Business Management
Office of General Counsel Resume
Headline : Office of General Counsel provides legal advice to all corporate officers, directors, and managers. The OGC is responsible for the legal aspects of corporate transactions and transactions with entities that are not owned by the Company.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Drafting Contracts, Negotiating Contracts,.
Description :
Prepared Final Agency Decisions on appeals under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act.
Researched and advised clients at all levels of the agency on matters related to FOIA, the Privacy Act, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Prepared and reviewed responses to Congressional oversight inquiries and those made on behalf of constituents.
Served as subject matter expert on agency's Touhy regulations codified at 38 U.S.C.
Prepared and reviewed responses to inquires from the Office of Management and Budget.
Reviewed files prepared in anticipation of reporting licensed healthcare professionals to state licensing boards for compliance with the various information disclosure statutes and regulations.
Reviewed service provider contracts and agreements as well as performed due diligence research on prospective service providers Electronically.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Office of General Counsel Resume
Headline : Accomplished Office of General Counsel with over nine years of internationally-focused experience providing clients with timely and comprehensive analysis and advice on trade and business issues. Specializations include international e-commerce and the digital economy, particularly issues relating to privacy and international data flow; international trade and investment agreements; international investment law; corporate transactions and commercial disputes; and advocacy and investment promotion.
Skills : Investment Control, MS Office.
Description :
Closely evaluated case facts helped design and implement litigation strategies, prepared and responded to discovery, (including identification and withholding of privileged documents and creation of Privilege Logs), and drafted memoranda and motions.
Expertly handled a diverse range of complex government contracts issues under the FAR and DFARS.
Appointed as a chief legal and factual researcher to the Lead DOJ Trial Attorney.
Volunteered for additional work assignments outside the original scope of responsibility in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Took classified depositions in areas ranging from jet propulsion to complex damages estimations, demonstrating superior communication and interrogation skills.
Teamed with B-2 cost accounting experts (consulting experts to A-12) to prepare for depositions on Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs), including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Experts praised both the quality and quantity of my work in a subject matter area that was new to me.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctor In Law Clerk
Office of General Counsel Resume
Objective : Highly organized individual with the proven ability to work efficiently. Adept at prioritizing and completing multiple assignments within strict time constraints. Demonstrated critical and analytical skills combined with effective written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, WorkSite, SharePoint, LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, counsel, and Acrobat Pro.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Acrobat.
Description :
Reviewed records received from the Office of Hearing Officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them to the attorney advisor and National Adjudicatory Council Subcommittee (NAC).
Ensured the accuracy of the master record of the proceeding in both electronic and paper format, and prepared certified records for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission when FINRA decisions were appealed.
Responded to general inquiries regarding FINRA, NASD, and Incorporated NYSE rules from other departments and the general public.
Provided guidance or routed callers to appropriate resources and/or individuals as necessary to respond to requests.
Monitored potential subcommittee panelists, including current NAC and industry members, for any qualifying events such as customer complaints or disciplinary disclosures.
Assisted in preparing accurate statistics and compiling documentation for inclusion in the Red Kit prior to each NAC meeting.
Provided paralegal support for FINRA disciplinary, membership, and expedited proceedings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In Civil Litigation
Office of General Counsel Resume
Summary : To obtain an Office of General Counsel position that will enable me to effectively use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with others in various environments, and to successfully utilize my expertise in administrative, education, business, and public health services.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Data Entry, Database Management.
Description :
Presented BEA has a billion-dollar contract with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to operate Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
Counseled various organizations and different levels of employees within the company on legal issues with an emphasis on export compliance & environmental, safety, and health.
Interfaced with the DOE Idaho Operations Office, DOE headquarters, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other regulators.
Reviewed proposed approaches to environmental issues and permitting, draft voluntary consent orders.
Analyzed & commented on proposed rules.
Advised on issues associated with legacy & newly-generated hazardous and radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
Analyzed safety & health policies for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and requirements in DOE's Safety and Health program in 10 CFR 851.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Office of General Counsel Resume
Headline : Skilled in advising global clients on legal and business matters, including innovation across diverse sectors, intellectual property procurement and protection, federal regulations, compliance, risk mitigation, and litigation support. Drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements for corporations, start-ups, government agencies.
Provided analysis and advice on legal liability, compliance, and/or risk management to state government business owners, stakeholders, project management, and others, and apply knowledge of state laws and regulations governing the procurement and the contract development, negotiations, and management.
Researched and analyzed case law and current and proposed statutory authority affecting the agency.
Represented Contracts Administration section in meetings with internal customers, stakeholders, and vendors.
Assisted in responding to inquiries from internal and external auditors, and state and federal agencies having oversight of the agency's contracts.
Kept abreast of legal issues and developments in the healthcare industry and related areas.
Drafted and administered contracts (new agreements, amendments, memorandum of understanding, data sharing agreements, software licenses, interagency agreements, and business associate agreements) with funding agencies and more than thirty trading partners or contractors.
Developed, oversaw, and implemented administrative processes designed to monitor legal compliance of agency processes.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Office of General Counsel Resume
Summary : A highly skilled, talented, and results-oriented business Office of General Counsel professional with over 17 years experience, seeking challenging Project Manager / Business Analyst opportunities - further utilizing those superior competencies to meet business targets, ensure client satisfaction, and increase operational efficiency.
Skills : Counseling Skills, Researching Skills.
Description :
Present Managed entire E-Discovery process including issuing litigation hold memoranda, drafting discovery requests, creating privilege logs, and managing responsive information.
Assisted attorneys with preparing for hearings by creating charts, organizing trial exhibits, and creating trial binders.
Reviewed subpoenas for compliance with regulations, draft objections letters to the requesting parties and assist with the production of documents.
Researched and drafted legal memoranda on new employment matters to apprise Headquarters.
Drafted correspondence, pleadings, and proposed orders.
Generated weekly, monthly, and yearly reports for managers and Headquarters to ensure that all employment and litigation matters are accounted for and matters are completed in a timely manner.
Tracked and reviewed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters from program offices to verify legal sufficiency of the withheld information is pursuant to FOIA exemptions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Office of General Counsel Resume
Objective : Seasoned Office of General Counsel with outstanding communication, client service, and relationship management skills. History of delivering innovative legal and business solutions based upon sound and comprehensive analyses. Core competencies include non-profit law, contracts, tax planning, compliance, dispute resolution, risk management, administrative law.
Skills : Healthcare, Contracts, Hospitals, Patient Care, Medical Record, Analytical, Legal Research.
Description :
Served as Senior Counsel for Disaster Field Offices throughout the nation and U.S. territories.
Managed professional and support staff.
Advised senior federal officials on all matters relating to the delivery and coordination of disaster relief and compliance with federal assistance programs.
Worked closely with other federal agencies, state, and local authorities in order to coordinate interagency support for emergencies and disasters.
Ensured operations complied with federal regulations and state laws regarding emergency management including, MOUs, OMB Circulars, federal grant award documents, contracts, and various other types of agreements.
Provided a wide range of legal services to all FEMA support offices throughout the State of Florida.
Investigated, resolved, and referred allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse to appropriate officials and agencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Office of General Counsel Resume
Summary : A challenging Office of General Counsel position within a dynamic private sector firm or public sector agency, making use of my accumulated legal knowledge and military experience gained during of Civilian Service and 30 years as a Marine Corps Officer.
Skills : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel.
Description :
Represented Agency in labor and employment litigation matters involving disciplinary actions, suspensions, terminations, wage and hour disputes, unfair labor practice charges, and retaliation and whistleblower claims.
Served as lead trial counsel in administrative hearings before EEOC and MSPB and in labor arbitration hearings.
Conducted depositions and drafted complaints, briefs, motions, and discovery pleadings in connection with administrative litigation.
Drafted complaints and all other pleadings in connection with fair housing administrative litigation, including the landmark civil rights class action complaints filed by HUD against the Boston Housing Authority as well as complaints settled by the Department of Justice for $1.25 million, the largest settlement ever of an individual housing discrimination complaint.
Conducted civil rights investigations based on alleged violations of Federal Civil Rights Laws including Title VI and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Assisted with launch of HUD's Federal Tort Claims Branch and represented the Agency in connection with federal tort claims brought by public and private claimants as well as HUD employees.
Responded to subpoenas and Freedom of Information Act requests from public and private parties.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Juris Doctor
Office of General Counsel Resume
Objective : To secure an Office of General Counsel role that allows me to use my expertise in the use of Microsoft Office: as well as my superior organizational and data skills.
Skills : MS Office, Programming Skills, Consulting Skills.
Description :
Processed Subpoenas' and contracts.
Performed a wide variety of executive secretarial and administrative duties as required for daily operations.
Organized and maintained files and records.
Coordinated, planned and scheduled office activities and meetings and appointments for the Attorneys.
Ensured smooth office operations.
Received and screened communications, including telephone calls and e-mail messages, and provide assistance using independent judgment to determine those requiring priority attentions.
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