Overview
The organization is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and business-minded Entry-Level Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team.
This role is designed for a recently licensed attorney with approximately 1–2 years of legal experience who wants to develop broad corporate and transactional proficiency in a fast-paced business environment.
Note: Role is Remote in South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Legal & Administrative Support
- Maintain organized legal files, databases, contract records, and corporate documentation.
- Utilize legal technology (including contract lifecycle management systems and document management platforms) and Microsoft Office applications as appropriate.
- Stay current on applicable legal and/or regulatory developments relevant to the organization’s business and operations.
Corporate & Transactional Legal Support
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of commercial and corporate documents, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, corporate resolutions, and other legal documents.
- Support the legal team in reviewing and managing commercial agreements and related contract lifecycle activities.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of board and committee materials, resolutions, meeting minutes, and other governance documentation.
- Maintain and update corporate records, including minute books, organizational charts, annual reports, entity records, and related documentation.
- Assist with entity formation, state business registrations, annual filings, and other corporate filings.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and other written analyses on corporate, contractual, regulatory, and business matters.
- Assist with due diligence, document reviews, and other legal projects as assigned.
Corporate Compliance
- Monitor legal and regulatory deadlines and assist in ensuring timely completion of applicable federal, state, and international corporate and business requirements.
- Support development and implementation of internal compliance processes and procedures.
- Identify potential legal and compliance issues and work with senior legal team members and relevant business stakeholders to address them.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records relating to corporate compliance activities.
- Protect confidential, proprietary, and sensitive legal and business information.
Business & Cross-Functional Support
- Serve as a legal resource and liaison to Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Procurement, and other internal departments.
- Communicate with external counsel, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other third parties as appropriate.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives and provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance.
- Assist with coordinating legal matters, tracking deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Support executive and legal leadership on special projects and other corporate initiatives.
- May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and membership in good standing with the applicable state bar.
- Approximately 1–2 years of relevant legal experience (experience gained in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable legal environment preferred but not required).
- Demonstrated interest or experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgment and ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated to more senior legal counsel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive legal and business matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) along with AI tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support research and analysis.
- Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use contract lifecycle management, document management, and other legal technology platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting business transactions, commercial agreements, entity management, or corporate governance matters.
- Experience working with state corporate filings and business registrations.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management software or other legal technology tools.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders or cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of general corporate and contract law principles.
- Notary Public certification is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range
- $80,000 - $100,000 USD per year (Remote)
Benefits
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, and many other Ancillary Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- ClassPass Wellness Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Flexible and Hybrid Schedule Options* (schedule options and work location vary between departments and management approval)
- Internal Education Programs and Tuition Reimbursement Options
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
- Company-Wide Diversity and Holiday Celebrations
Location