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JM Eagle · 1 day ago

Junior Legal Counsel

LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$80K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

JM Eagle is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal support on a range of transactions for various internal business groups. The role involves supporting litigation, managing commercial contracts, and collaborating with the corporate legal department to ensure effective legal guidance across the company.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Support the mission of the legal department at JM Eagle and associated companies, by performing tasks as assigned by the General Counsel

Support and manage various litigation

Review, negotiate, draft and revise a variety of commercial contracts from the myriad of vendors and suppliers including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, etc. and real property transactions including leases

As required, manage in-take of contract requests and conduct internal client interviews related to contracts and other legal projects to understand issues and then advise clients as to best practices in addressing such issues and conducting the transactions at hand

Develop and maintain strong business relationships with the various internal business groups requiring legal support

Ensure the legal department staff is kept apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis exercising sound business and legal judgment to enable General Counsel to discharge their duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment

Organize, direct and provide legal support in specified areas under the direction of the General Counsel

Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)California State BarLitigation supportMS OfficeLegal writingAnalytical skillsProblem solvingTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Passing of the California State Bar Examination

At least two (2) years' work experience prior to entering law school

Possess intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Internet/Intranet experience required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as commercial contracts, vendor / supplier agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements and leases

Ability to write legal reports and correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and persuade a wide range of audiences

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to proactively anticipate requirements and potential challenges

Ability to effectively research and analyze legal information, including locating legal authority, and reading and comprehending regulations, statutes and court decisions