Staff Attorney

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with various legal matters. This role involves drafting legal documents and templates, conducting legal research and analysis, managing corporate legal records, and preparing correspondence under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, contracts, and legal codes
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization
• Prepare legal documents such as memorandums and correspondence
• Provide guidance on legal issues and inform the development of new legal policies
• Offer legal counsel to staff regarding business objectives and ensure awareness of applicable policies
• Manage filing of legal documents and correspondence in both digital and physical systems
• Develop processes for indexing and filing legal documents and managing contracts
• Support other departments with contracts, business operations, and regulatory affairs issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school preferred
• License to practice law required
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively on sensitive and complex topics
• Proficiency with personal computers and advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Commitment to compliance program objectives
• Ability to interact cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,271 to $131,588 per year
• STAR Bonus: Up to 5% (at-risk maximum) for salaried non-management employees except pharmacists
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) company match up to 5% with no vesting requirement
• Adoption assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Educational assistance and professional membership support
• Employee referral bonus program up to $750

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time

Location

• Remote (United States)