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Junior Counsel
Continental. Support the business on commercial contracts, employment, corporate governance, compliance, and disputes .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while managing compliance programs and legal risks. Proficient in legal research and writing, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
JD From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership In Good StandingContract Lifecycle Management System ExperienceLegal Matter Management System ExperienceStrong Research, Writing And Analytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating NDAsResearching Legal IssuesManaging Compliance ProgramsTracking Legal MattersDue Diligence SupportIdentifying Legal RisksImproving Legal ProcessesEscalating Legal IssuesExplaining Legal Issues To Non-Lawyers
Soft Skills
Sound JudgmentAbility To Manage Multiple MattersEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Contract Lifecycle Management SystemLegal Matter Management System
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Bar Membership
Industry Keywords
Commercial ContractsCorporate GovernanceComplianceDisputesVendor AgreementsCustomer AgreementsSupplier AgreementsServices AgreementsPrivacy ProgramsCode Of Conduct Programs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the business on commercial contracts, employment, corporate governance, compliance, and disputes
- Report to the General Counsel
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier and services agreements
- Research legal issues and write practical memos and guidance for business teams
- Help run compliance programs, including privacy, code of conduct programs, training, and policy updates
- Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, disputes and specialized matters
- Track legal matters and spending
- Support due diligence and integration work on transactions
- Identify legal risks and escalate issues to a senior lawyer when needed
- Improve legal processes, templates and self-service tools for the business
Requirements
What you’ll need- JD from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in Michigan, Ohio, New York, Indiana or Pennsylvania
- 2–4 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Contract lifecycle management system experience
- Legal matter management system experience
- Strong research, writing and analytical skills
- Ability to explain legal issues in plain terms to non-lawyers
- Sound judgment on when to escalate
- Ability to independently manage many matters at once in a fast-moving environment
- Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- Referral bonus
- Additional Perks
- Hybrid work opportunity