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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Epiq Counsel lawyers work on a wide variety of matters for Fortune 500 clients, such as complex licensing agreements, intellectual property, employment counseling, compliance policy creation, and M&A transactions. This is project-based work related to an individuals practice area expertise, experience, and preferences to ensure they are presented with compelling engagement opportunities with leading law departments across the globe. In house legal project work varies in length and is conducted remotely or hybrid depending on client needs. Variable hours in a consultancy role; commitment may range from part-time to full-time based on project requirements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
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Provide project-based legal support, guidance and solutions to clients by working with in-house legal teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
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Collaborate with peers and leaders in legal department and client business units, ensuring project and deal outcomes align with priorities, support company goals, comply with legal requirements, and adequately mitigate enterprise risk.
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Conduct legal research and analysis, interpret laws and regulations, and apply them accordingly.
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Draft and file legal documents.
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Conduct negotiations on behalf of clients to resolve disputes or reach agreements.
Qualifications & Characteristics
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5+ years legal experience, with a background in an in-house environment preferred.
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Ability to multitask, work independently, interface directly with clients, and complete time-sensitive work product quickly.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal business clients, support staff, external resources, and other collaborators.
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Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and function independently without extensive supervision.
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JD Degree from an accredited institution.
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Active bar license in good standing.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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