Description A large, premier company based in Huntington Beach is seeking an in-house counsel (ideally, with 2-8 years of experience) to join their growing legal department.As a junior-to-mid-level in-house counsel, you should be confident in the following:
commercial contracts: drafting, redlining, and negotiating agreements related to real estate, vendors, service providers, insurance companies, and basic NDAs, MSAs, & SOWs
mergers & acquisitions: conducting due diligence for acquiring new companies
corporate governance: provide legal advice and institute policies & procedures
As a person, you should be:
a creative problem solver (not someone who prefers answer in black & white)
someone who likes to do different things every day (not someone who needs a strict routine)
a well-rounded counsel, a jack of all trades (not someone who specializes in one area of corporate law)
a strong negotiator (ideally, with a variety of contract types)
Bonus points if you:
can work in Huntington Beach daily (minimum 3x/week, but must live in OC)
previously worked in a highly regulated industry (insurance, mortgage, real estate, healthcare)
are customer-facing (not someone who just likes to sit in a back room writing contracts)
Pay is contingent upon corporate law experience with the duties above. We have done a ton of business with this company and candidates are happy working there! This company wants someone to start before the end of the year, so please do not apply if you cannot start until January! Requirements Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Admitted to the CA bar A minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm (handling corporate matters such as the ones above) or corporate legal department Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a highly regulated industry, such as insurance Proven ability to draft, redline, and negotiate contracts Experience touching mergers & acquisitionsAttorneys who have previously worked as General Counsels, Chief Legal Officers, VPs of Legal, or other high-level roles will not be considered. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience. To apply, please send your resume directly to Melanie [dot] Kent [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com] with "Huntington Beach In-House Counsel" as the subject line, indicating how soon you can start!Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
