Corporate Lawyer Job Description

A corporate lawyer provides legal representation to corporations.

Corporate lawyers advise clients on a broad range of corporate issues and represent them in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Corporate lawyers work in a variety of environments, ranging from small, entrepreneurial corporations to large corporations.

Their work typically involves advising and resolving complex legal and business issues.

Their clients may be individuals, corporations, or government agencies.

Corporate lawyers typically hold at least a bachelor’s degree in law.

Some attorneys will hold advanced degrees, such as a law degree (J.

D.

) or Master of Business Administration (M.

B.

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).

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Corporate Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate law, and will be able to provide advice and guidance to our clients on a variety of legal issues. If you are a motivated and experienced attorney, we want to hear from you!

Corporate Lawyer Duties:

• Negotiate and draft contracts, leases, and other documents
• Promote and enforce company policies
• Prepare, review, and monitor basic corporate contracts and agreements
• Manage litigation and other legal claims
• Advise management on relevant legal matters
• Develop and oversee litigation and dispute resolution strategies
• Manage outside counsel
• Represent the company in court or before administrative agencies
• Develop and submit reports to senior management

Corporate Lawyer Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate legal matters, including forming, maintaining, and dissolving entities and legal contracts, and resolving disputes
• Perform initial screenings of documents to determine legal effect and significance
• Evaluate and manage risk presented by new contracts
• Perform or oversee negotiations and drafting of contracts
• Attend meetings and depositions, such as arbitrations and trials
• Prepare and review contracts, budgets, and reports
• Manage legal staffing to achieve business goals
• Advise management team on legal needs and prepare legal briefs
• Represent the firm at law conferences and legal seminars
• Develop new legal products
• Serve as legal advisor to business units
• Develop new legal approaches
• Maintain awareness of new legal developments and changes in regulations

Requirements And Skills:

• Successfully completed J.D. degree
• 2+ years experience in corporate law
• Experience with commercial lease transactions and lease renewal negotiations
• Experience in commercial loan transactions and loan workouts
• Knowledge of general business law and procedures
• Knowledge of state and municipal

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong, successful team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.