Job Description
Corporate Counsel - Remote
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Corporate Counsel’s primary areas of responsibility are (i) Cartus’ compliance with laws, including data protection, economic sanctions and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; (ii) Client contracting; (iii) Supply chain and other vendor contracting; and (iv) General legal support to Cartus.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Create and maintain legal compliance programs with a focus on data protection, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global economic sanctions.
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Draft and negotiate client contracts.
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Support supply chain management with vendor contracting and issue resolution.
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Data breach review and response.
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Review and respond to client-issued requests for proposals.
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Provide general legal support to the organization with respect to primary areas of responsibility and other legal areas as needed.
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Maintain knowledge of laws affecting Cartus, including data protection laws, TUPE, FCPA, Sarbanes Oxley, RESPA, and IRS Home Sale taxability rules.
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Work on other special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Minimum 10 years of experience.
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Admitted as a member of the Connecticut Bar or other applicable State Bar.
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Knowledge of applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA, and also Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and global economic sanctions.
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Demonstrated experience with contract drafting.
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Real Estate experience and RESPA knowledge useful.
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Excellent communication skills, including strong oral, written and consultative skills.
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Leadership skills as demonstrated by the ability to manage and influence others.
KEY DIMENSIONS:
Analysis, Judgement and Decision-Making
Change Management
Conflict Management
Customer/Client Driven
Innovation and Creativity
Leadership
Organizational Sensitivity
People and Organizational Development
Strong Interpersonal/Influencing Skills
Teamwork
