Corporate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the lead attorney responsible for the management of legal entities and subsidiary governance across the Company's portfolio.

• Oversee the formation, maintenance, and periodic filing and reporting obligations of entities.

• Supervise registered agent filings and ensure ongoing compliance with state regulations.

• Prepare subsidiary corporate documents, including resolutions, intercompany agreements, certificates, powers of attorney, and notifications.

• Keep updated lists of officers and directors along with other internal resources.

• Create and enhance plans, processes, and best practices pertaining to corporate governance and entity management.

• Assist with Know Your Client (KYC) inquiries and requests.

• Stay informed on legislative, regulatory, and corporate governance changes.

• Provide support for M&A transactions, financing initiatives, and special projects.

• Manage confidentiality agreements, due diligence, and the finalization of transaction documentation in the transaction pipeline.

• Help with post-transaction integration or separation activities, as well as post-closing issues.

• Work collaboratively with Finance, Tax, HR, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.

• Aid in the management of the Company's intellectual property portfolio.

• Offer overflow legal assistance related to commercial contracts, SEC and Board matters, and litigation management.

• Collaborate on periodic reports concerning changes to corporate entities, officer transitions, M&A, and divestitures.

• Recognize legal and business risks and appropriately escalate issues to senior attorneys.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in corporate transactions, corporate governance, entity management, or a closely related field.

• Experience may come from a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally a blend of both.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convey complex legal concepts into practical advice for non-legal audiences.

• Capability and readiness to manage multiple priorities at once.

• Skill in balancing administrative tasks and substantive workstreams.

• Flexibility to adapt to various substantive legal areas.

• Self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset.

• Experience and enthusiasm for integrating new technology tools into legal workflows.

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Medical benefits starting on day 1

• Dental benefits starting on day 1

• Vision benefits starting on day 1

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• 401k

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discount programs

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training opportunities

• Professional development

• Option for remote work