The Counsel position operates within broad guidelines established by the Vice President & General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal expertise and assistance to the company. This is an entry-level in-house position in the legal department for a company providing varied and general risk management consulting services in government, cyber, process safety, marine, energy and management system certification areas. The Company has various subsidiaries/branches both within the US and overseas.
What You Will Do:
Provide counsel and advice on a variety of legal matters, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, conducts contract reviews on various corporate matters including government contracts, software licensing agreements.
Work with outside legal counsel on various legal matters.
Anticipate and identify legal issues and proactively develop effective and practical legal strategies and solutions.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
J.D. or LLM required.
Bar membership in good standing.
Typically requires 2-5 years' related experience law firm or in-house
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate detailed, time sensitive legal issues.
Ability to work with Operations, Financial Services and Human Resources Department at various levels of the organization and able to provide advice and discuss complicated issues clearly.
Organizational skills and ability to balance various projects under pressure, flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters with the ability to prioritize.
Report to the General Counsel.
It Would Be Nice If You Have:
Spanish and Portuguese language skills in addition to English.
Prior experience in data privacy and cyber security.
Reporting Relationships:
Position reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position. This position does not have direct reports
ABOUT US
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
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