Responsible for providing legal guidance, consultation to various business functions
Provides support and assists in protecting all departments in the company regarding regulatory matters, related legal and compliance matters
Drafts, reviews, and approves policies and procedures, and other legal documents and provides feedback on legal issues relating to compliance monitoring
Anticipates and identifies legal issues and counsels management in order to develop legal strategies and solutions; assists management with evaluating legal risk factors involved in business decisions
Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents, as well as internal policies and procedures; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary
Oversee and manage internal and external counsel where appropriate
Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues
Represents the company in connection with the preparation and negotiation of various contracts and agreements, including principally vendor contracts and consumer loan documents
Assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law

A minimum of five years of experience at a law firm or in house
Admitted to state bar in the state where practicing transactions, contract management, taxes, and general corporate work
Recent experience providing strategic legal and compliance advice
Analytical and strategic problem solving and negotiation skills
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills with tact and diplomacy
MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Associate General Counsel

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