Associate Counsel

Job Title:Associate Counsel
Company: Hoffman & Hoffman
Reports to: General Counsel

Status: Part Time, Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, with flexibility

Position Purpose: The role of the Associate Counsel is to provide legal advice and support on a wide range of matters across the Hoffman Family of Companies, including, but not limited to, commercial contracts and transactions, employment, compliance, litigation, and general corporate matters. This position reports to the General Counsel and will play a key role in risk management and legal strategies. Prior experience as an in-house/corporate attorney is not required, and training will be provided by the General Counsel.

Location: This position will be located at our Greensboro, NC office, or potentially at another company office location, with some possibility for remote work.

Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and legal disputes across all Hoffman companies.
• Draft, review, and/or negotiate various commercial agreements, including customer contracts, subcontractor agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, real property leases and employee contracts.
• Manage and mitigate company risk by assisting in development, implementation and/or maintenance of appropriate corporate policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to align business and legal objectives.
• Manage and resolve contract disputes, consulting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard contract templates.
• Assist with any other legal matters, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing with a State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience
• Experience in corporate law and contracts is a plus.
• Experience working in the construction industry is a plus.
• Experience in employment law is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive and responsive.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong judgment.
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Approachable, trustworthy, and dependable.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently
• Bending: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• Reaching Outward: Occasionally
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally

This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman.

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