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Description

Silver Bay is seeking a talented Attorney to join our legal team. This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska and a fully remote schedule may be available to the right candidate. Remote employees will be required to travel on a regular schedule. Anchorage, Alaska is the preferred location for this position.

General Function

Silver Bay’s Attorney will support the company’s legal and business objectives by providing advice on a wide range of corporate matters, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. This position requires a proactive, solution-oriented professional with excellent analytical skills and business acumen to navigate complex legal issues and mitigate risk.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Ensure that business is conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures to minimize liability exposure.
• Responsible for day-to-day legal matters including but not limited to government contracting, employment law, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Represent Silver Bay at hearings; bring cases before hearing boards and regulatory agencies; examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relations to points of law, case law, and legal precedent.
• Conduct legal research; gather and compile legal instruments and documents; identify witnesses, records, and other information required to present cases; prepare and present legal documents and analysis as required.
• Provide legal support to General Counsel for a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing arrangements, and strategic partnerships, including conducting due diligence.
• Manage special projects as assigned by General Counsel.
• Draft, review, and support negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts and legal documents, such as lease, non-disclosure, customer, vendor, and licensing agreements.
• Monitor, research, and advise on new and existing laws and regulations impacting the company.
• Assist in the management and protection of the company's IP portfolio.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understand Silver Bay’s mission, values and strategic focus areas and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
• Knowledge of State of Alaska statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Procurement Regulations, and other government Agency procurement supplements.
• Strong business acumen and an ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally, with an emphasis on the presentation of material in a meaningful manner to the ultimate decision maker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Conceptualize, analyze and apply knowledge of legal principles.
• Research and organize technical information with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Plan, organize, motivate and direct others in a team environment in the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Build effective and cooperative relationships at all levels within the company.
• Manage multiple projects across a wide spectrum of subject areas with superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills.
• Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.
• Make decisions, solve problems and exercise excellent judgment.
• Work well under pressure and independently prioritize workload.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.
• Maintain a high degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

• D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to the Alaska Bar Association
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience as a licensed attorney
• Strong contract negotiation, legal writing, and risk assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of the commercial fishing industry