Job Description
Job Title: General Counsel, Commercial Experience: 7-15 years of corporate law practice, with a focus on transactional commercial law and contract negotiations, review, and drafting. Location: Hartford, CT Salary: Competitive, based on experience Department: Legal Travel: Up to 10%
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Summary:
LAZ Parking, one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country, is seeking a General Counsel, Commercial to join their team in Hartford, CT. With a focus on people and creating opportunities for employees, LAZ Parking is a people-first company committed to being the best in the industry.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel, Commercial will be responsible for mitigating legal risk across the company, managing contracts, and overseeing merger and acquisition activity. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of corporate law experience, with a focus on transactional commercial law and contract negotiations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including master service agreements, partnership deals, NDAs, and other agreements with clients, vendors, and business partners. - Manage relationships with outside counsel for commercial and M&A activity and oversee billable hours. - Oversee real estate transactions, including office leases and license agreements. - Provide guidance and advice on legal matters related to permits, contracts, and other regulatory issues. - Participate in legal due diligence for potential acquisitions and assist with contract drafting and document preparation. - Ensure compliance with privacy laws and other regulatory matters. - Manage budget for legal department. - Establish templates and processes for contract formation and review. - Develop and implement an annual strategic plan for the legal department. - Act as a liaison to insurance brokers and carriers for cyber insurance and other matters. - Create and maintain reports for the Executive Committee on legal issues. - Lead and manage members of the legal department and collaborate with other legal departments and executives. - Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments and trends. - Act as Corporate Secretary for board meetings. - Manage oversight and compliance for leases, agreements, and other commercial arrangements. - Manage corporate finance documents. - Other duties as needed.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor Degree and membership in the CT Bar Association. - 7-15 years of corporate law practice with a focus on transactional commercial law. - Experience negotiating contracts and closing deals. - Experience leading M&A activity and dealing with complex deal structures. - Knowledge of intellectual property issues.
Skills:
- Change management savvy and ability to drive strategies. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a high-growth organization. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to encourage open expression of ideas and opinions. - Ability to influence results in a multi-site, multi-state environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage up. - Ability to document policies and procedures. - Sense of urgency and timeliness. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 10 pounds.
LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
