Sample legal counsel job description
[Company X] seeks a qualified legal counsel to help us comply with all regulations and requirements. Legal counsel will draft and manage legal documents, oversee all legal aspects of our business, and offer guidance and advice to management. Applicants must know how to manage legal documents, review litigation strategy, and handle statutory filing. The job requires extensive knowledge of legal language and practices, and excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced with crisis management, and capable of handling litigation, patents, and infringement.
Objectives of this role
Offer legal guidance and advice to business professionals
Clarify legal language
Ensure our company meets legal compliance standards
Draft and review legal contacts
Oversee all general legal operations
Review business and tax strategies to identify potential risk (or opportunity)
Responsibilities
Draft legal documents
Negotiate settlement terms
Calculate potential business risks
Write patents and trademarks
Guide management through litigation processes when required
Review draft contracts
Skills and qualifications
Well-versed in legal terminology and operations
Strong understanding of corporate law and legal defense strategies
Knowledge of current legislation practices
Crisis management experience
Critical thinking and multitasking abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience drafting legal documents
Ability to work with others and independently
Secure judgment and analysis abilities
Problem-solving mindset
Knowledge of internal and external business practices and operations
Strong analytical skills
