General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Attorney in Langhorne, PA

In-House

Langhorne, PA

General Practice - Transactional & Litigation Attorney in Langhorne, PA

Attorney

4-10 yrs required

No

Job Title:
General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
- Advise executive, senior management, and board on various matters such as legal rights, and new and existing laws.
- Manage the organization's legal matters.
- Examine and create draft agreements, such as employment and vendor agreements.
- Maintain knowledge of the organization’s operations and legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and review the company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.
- Extensive first-chair litigation experience, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions in court, and representing the company at trial and hearings, with minimal or no reliance on outside counsel.
- Promulgate and create directives of corporate acts and decisions.
- Preserve all corporate records.
- Handle statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
- Manage and coordinate engagements with outside counsel, including oversight of assignments, performance, and alignment with business objectives.
- Create new entities and manage the organization's intellectual property.
- Possess a strong background in environmental law, including experience managing compliance with state, local, and federal environmental regulations (., EPA, state DEQs), and representing the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, audits, enforcement actions, and permitting processes.
- Guide labor and employment law matters, including union relations, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, and employee discipline.
- Support M&A activity, corporate governance, and other strategic transactions with legal insight and due diligence oversight.

Education and Experience Information:
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- 4+ years of legal practice with an established law firm, complemented by in-house corporate experience advising on complex legal, regulatory, and business matters.
- Litigation experience including drafting pleadings, motions, and managing discovery, arguing motions in court.
- Proficient legal experience in fund investments, venture capital financing, and M&A.
- Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to businesses.
- Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise risk management strategies that align with and support overarching business goals and corporate objectives.

Attributes for Success:
- Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion, and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
- Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
- Integrity - treat the company and teammates with utmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
- Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
- Adaptability – be fluid with the company’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
- Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight, and stewardship.

Salary Information:
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
- Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
- Tax-advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
- A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution.
- Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at certain locations.

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting the benefits page. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!