In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10 years experience) in West Palm Beach, FL

In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10+ years of experience) Job Description

In-house counsel with more than 10 years of experience is expected to provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the company, including developing a budget for the legal department. Tenured corporate counsel would also have cultivated a specific area of expertise, such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, or securities regulation. The position works closely with the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and senior management and is responsible for managing outside legal counsel and employees at all levels, assigning cases to legal teams, and hiring legal staff.

Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. A juris doctor (JD) is required. Depending on the size and structure of the corporate legal department, this position generally requires more than 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Employers often require candidates to have a background in transactions, intellectual property, labor, real estate and securities laws. Companies may request experience in compliance and corporate governance issues. Public companies may require demonstrated experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Many companies also prefer experience with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation or industry-specific government regulation.

Typical associate general counsel/in-house counsel (10+ years of experience) duties:

Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants and marketing staff

Coordinating and managing outside counsel and litigation

Negotiating and drafting contractual agreements, such as real estate leases, and advising on employment matters

Overseeing compliance and corporate governance issues

Keeping informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

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Salary for In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10 years experience) in West Palm Beach, FL

163275 - 228375

25th percentile

163275

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

191363

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

228375

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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