General Counsel - Chicago, IL or Omaha, NE/Hybrid
Position Summary
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is seeking a General Counsel to join our team as a strategic business partner. This individual will be skilled in working directly with business colleagues to manage contract drafting, review and negotiations and address legal risks as they arise. As a General Counsel, you will represent and provide counsel to the Company on a variety of commercial transactions and other legal matters. The General Counsel will handle Company and vendor contracts, corporate issues, regulatory, compliance, mergers and acquisitions and general commercial law.
We seek someone capable of dealing with liability matters as well as serve as an in-house counsel. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package, including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide counsel and guidance to business leaders regarding legal issues in their
business activities
Support the implementation of new processes to enhance compliance with applicable laws
Draft, review, negotiate and interpret a variety of transactional and commercial
agreements with vendors and partners
Participate in the review of diligence materials and legal documents in conjunction with
prospective acquisitions
Drive the improvement of form agreements, legal processes, organizational processes,
document management standards, policies and business guardrails
Support the maintenance of corporate governance records and filings
Negotiate and draft sophisticated right-of-way development, software license,
sublicense, partnership, joint venture, teaming, construction, subcontract and other
agreements
Evaluate new business relationships with customers, vendors and subcontractors
Develop and implement Company policies on various legal issues
Maintain the Company’s corporate records and those of its affiliates
Guide Managers and ensure compliance with administrative regulations
Represent Company in all legal proceedings (trials, administrative proceedings, etc.)
Job Requirements
Qualification & Education
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
Education
Current license to practice law with at least 7 years of relevant experience
Proven background in corporate, contract, real property, construction, intellectual property and business law
Proven comparable law firm or in-house counsel experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
High ethical standards and integrity required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating good judgment
Excellent negotiation and communications skills
Administrative and managerial skills
Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
Proficient computer skills
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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