Counsel, Corporate & Transactions (Hybrd - Richmond, Va)

Position Description

The Corporate and Transactions Counsel provides legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate, financial, and transactional matters and supports corporate governance activities. The role is highly cross-functional and cross-collaborative, working with multiple stakeholders. Members of the legal team work in an exciting, fast-paced, people-centered culture where their voice makes a difference. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities but may also support other lawyers on the legal team.

Position Accountabilities

Provide legal advice and support for strategic and non-strategic corporate and capital markets transactions including, for example, transactions implementing various financial, cash management, liquidity and capital strategies, such as issuance of debt, capital raises, and stock repurchases; M&A; investments in third parties; joint ventures; asset sales and purchases; and intercompany transactions. Manage external law firms providing legal advice, support and documentation for such transactions.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and identify risk issues in a wide range of agreements including, for example, term sheets, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and commercial contracts. Manage transactions to a successful close, including coordinating and conducting due diligence.
• Provide legal advice and support to business partners on commercial contracts and other agreements with vendors, fintech and financial services partners, and other third parties, including master service agreements, technology agreements, licensing agreements, payments arrangements, marketing agreements, SaaS, requests for proposals (RFPs), and consulting agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support on corporate law and corporate governance matters, including preparation of materials for meetings of the board of directors and its committees; maintenance of corporate records and minutes; entity formation; and subsidiary management.
• Support the Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities as directed on compliance with federal securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NYSE rules, and other rules applicable to public companies. Conduct research and assist in preparation of the Company’s periodic reports and disclosures, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-ks, earnings releases, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Monitor developments in corporate laws and corporate governance matters. Develop and implement policies, processes, and strategies for compliance.
• Engage and oversee the quality and cost effectiveness of work of legal counsel hired to represent the Company.
• Develop sound legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions regarding the Company’s legal rights and obligations.
• Provide practical, actionable legal advice and support to executive and senior management and other stakeholders on a wide range of corporate, transactional, and corporate governance matters.
• Lead discussions on complex topics with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research using various sources and methods.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks as assigned to help the Company protect its business, commercial, and reputational interests. The Position Accountabilities listed are not an exhaustive list of the duties of this role.
• Experience in the financial services industry is appreciated but not required.
• Experience in either (i) creditor’s rights and commercial debt collection or (ii) agreements with fintech providers is appreciated but not required.
• Final title will be assigned depending on the experience and structured responsibilities of the successful candidate.

Organizational Relationship

The Corporate and Transactions Counsel reports to the Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney with mix of relevant experience.
• Licensed attorney admitted to practice in Virginia, or able to satisfy reciprocity or corporate counsel requirements for admission into Virginia.
• Completion of course of study at a top 150 law school with degree (J.D.)
• Completion of four years of college undergraduate study with degree

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge in stated area of legal expertise
• Able to make sound legal judgments and proactively find solutions independently without oversight
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Business orientation and ability to provide practical solutions
• Strong ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate those risks
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team goals
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to remain organized
• Highest degree of adherence to ethical standards in the legal profession

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