Deputy General Counsel

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Deputy General Counsel is a licensed attorney who reports to the General Counsel and has responsibility for assigned legal matters of the corporation, with a strong emphasis on real estate, government service contracts and employment law. Serves as a legal advisor to The Tatitlek Corporation and its subsidiaries and ensures that the corporation is operating within the law and with minimal risk at all times. This position requires an attorney who can multi-task and rapidly address clients' needs with little supervision or outside support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervises Contracts staff and others as assigned.
* Assumes the duties of the General Counsel when he/she is not available.
* Recommends and develops legal strategy on various matters. Provides legal, negotiation and/or litigation advice and services in support of said strategy.
* Prepares legal opinions for the corporation and its subsidiaries.
* Real Estate experience essential, as candidate will need to be able to read title opinions, confirm land ownership and availability for lease/purchase, draft documents for purchase/sale/lease of real estate, and negotiate agreements with land owners for purchase.
* Assists with insuring the proper internal controls and compliance programs are in place for the corporations and its subsidiaries, and performs risk assessments as needed on various projects.
* Participates in the design, development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provides guidance on legal matters, regulatory interpretations and on legal implications of all matters.
* Provides risk management analysis related to general business practices.
* In conjunction with the General Counsel and senior management team, works to reduce liability and risk through adopting policies that protect the corporation from undue legal exposure.
* Provides advice on a varied range of legal issues, including contracts, governance and compliance, business development, mergers and acquisitions, employment, technology and litigation management.
* Develops and implements the legal strategies consistent with the corporation's strategic plan in conformance with local, state and federal law.
* Supervises and provides direction to outside counsel and experts as needed.
* Takes appropriate action to minimize the costs of outside counsel and experts.
* Prepares contracts, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
* Interfaces with regulatory agencies, client agencies, and independent auditors regarding the Company's legal issues.
* Assist employees with a broad range of legal issues, including, but not limited to, government and commercial contracting, SBA 8a compliance, prime-subcontractor relationships, native law, acquisitions, employment issues, privacy issues, internal auditing and compliance analysis, real estate, construction bond claims and litigation.
* Prepares, reviews and/or analyzes legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate transactions.
* Investigates facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare or verify pleadings and discovery.
* Manages program for legal-fees and outside expert billing practices, including budgeting, tracking, and maximizing value.
* Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

Required:

* Real estate experience (lease / purchase and sale) required.
* Member of a state bar required.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a law firm or a corporate law department.

Preferred:

* Risk / Safety experience a plus.
* Supervisory experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Strong communication skills, able to work with internal and external clients in a collaborative manner.
* Demonstrated skills in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, case law, statues and policies to provide expert advice to senior management concerning legal obligations and flexibilities.
* Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.
* Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
* Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
* Use communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage and train others to accomplish goals.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervise Legal and/or Contracts staff as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

Some

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to pass a satisfactory background screening and have positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment