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1st Shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
The In-House Corporate Counsel will be responsible for a wide variety of in-house corporate legal matters, including conducting corporate secretary and board work, preparing corporate resolutions, working on corporate transactions and related duties. The ideal candidate will have experience with corporate formation and governance, M&A and complex corporate transactions, and ideally securities law.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues, including corporate policies, compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment, and contract negotiation, ensuring that all actions align with legal requirements.
- Will draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the company's interests. This includes contracts with vendors, customers, and business partners, ensuring that all legal documents comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Ensures that the company adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Developing compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal risks and promote best practices throughout the organization.
- Will manage any litigation the company may face, coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary. This includes developing legal strategies and ensuring that the company's position is effectively represented in legal proceedings.
- Identifies potential legal risks associated with business decisions and transactions. Will conduct risk assessments and provide legal strategies to minimize exposure to liabilities.
- Assist in maintaining proper corporate governance practices, including advising on board matters and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
- Work closely with various departments, such as finance and human resources, to provide legal insights that drive informed business decisions and safeguard the organization’s interests.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is required.
- 5+ years of corporate law and M&A transactional experience is required, preferably with an Am Law 200 or boutique law firm and/or in-house legal department
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Licensed to practice law in any state
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal guidelines
- Stellar analytical skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with business teams
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Securities law experience is a plus
- Insurance industry experience a plus
Role is hybrid in Charlotte, NC.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.
CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.
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What We Do
CRC Group is one of the largest wholesale insurance distributors in the U.S.
CRC Group consists of three divisions, Commercial Solutions, Group & Individual Solutions, and Specialty Programs. The CRC Group family of brands includes CRC, TAPCO, Insurisk, CRC Programs, 5Star, The ABC Program, Negley, Professional Insurance Concepts, Pro-Praxis, SHU, Target, JH Blades, CRC Voluntary Benefits, Ethos Underwriting Services, and Hanleigh.
CRC Group’s insurance offerings and practice groups range from commercial property, casualty, professional lines, small business, transportation, environmental, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing & distribution, public entity, and real estate, to personal lines, disability, voluntary benefits, and more.
CRC Group has the largest collection of actionable data in the wholesale business and we are putting it to use to consistently deliver better outcomes and more efficient results for our clients. We leverage data to provide a better client experience through limits benchmarking reports, amendatory endorsements, comparison tools, form review library, and property risk assessment reports. We have unveiled the REDY platform, which uses data and analytics to help clients win. In addition, we offer products exclusively available from CRC Group through our Insurisk brand. Our Claims Advocacy team is another way we strive to enhance the client experience, our dedicated team is ready to assist even after the policy is placed, we are here to help in the event of a difficult claim, as well.
These are just some of the ways CRC Group is placing you first.
