Associate Counsel- Employment Law and M&A

SUMMARY 

Responsible for advising Alliant corporate departments and business groups on a broad range of legal issues and reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of contracts and other forms, in addition to other general corporate and compliance matters.

This role will have a hybrid schedule in our San Diego, CA office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, equity documents, separation agreements, account purchase agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, data privacy agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Partners with multi-functional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance.
• Assists internal and external legal counsel with providing guidance on legal matters, and anticipates, mitigates, and advises on any potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third party relationships.
• Advises Alliant business groups on diverse range of employment-related issues, including with respect to wage and hour, employee relations, hiring practices, performance management, employee separations, leave requests, accommodations, and general HR compliance.
• Assists with developing and implementing legal compliance projects.
• Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests.
• Supports pre- and post-close merger and acquisition activity, including reviewing transaction-related agreements, improving transaction-related processes, and collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence.
• Supports, initiates, and drives legal department process improvements to increase efficiencies and support business objectives.
• Reviews and revises internal legal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required

Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required

Experience in employment law and/or mergers and acquisitions practice

Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts is preferred

Two (2) or more years’ related work experience

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives in order to help reach solutions

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues

Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including ability to multi-task on multiple high-priority projects

Good judgment, including good business judgment

Contract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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