Attorney

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes various matters including contractual documents to ensure the Company's interests are protected. May refer matters to outside counsel as required. Identifies legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex problems.

Provides advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.

Participates in negotiations, drafts various agreements and coordinates the execution of those documents. Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.

Assists in reviewing joint venture and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting company business.

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Typically requires undergraduate and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degrees and a license to practice law in the State of California or a jurisdiction in which the Company does business.

Typically requires four or more years of progressively more complex legal experience.

Has an extensive understanding of state, federal and international legal principles, concepts, theory, laws, regulations, and practices as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or, milestones.

Must possess the ability to resolve complex legal issues; possess strong communication and presentation skills, serve as spokesperson on assigned projects. Must be able to effectively interface with other departments; all levels of management; professional and support staff; customers; potential customers; and, government representatives.

Must also be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, able to work extended hours and travel as required and may be required to obtain a security clearance.