Legal counsel Jobs in Wilmington, NC

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

Summary :

At Lane, we understand the importance of operating within the law while carrying out our vision. We seek a general counsel with extensive experience practicing law, preferably in a business environment. Beyond possibly representing the Company in litigation, the general counsel will serve as our primary advisor on all legal matters, guiding company policy to reflect legislative changes and statutory compliance. Lane will rely on the general counsel’s expertise to help us protect the interests of our customers, shareholders, and employees, and to further our company mission and goals. This position oversees all other in-house counsel and manages the use of any external counsel as necessary.

Responsibility :

• Ensures Lane operates within the law at all times.
• Provides expert, strategic legal advice to management and executive teams.
• Directs, oversees, and controls legal activities and functions to ensure the organization's legal posture is developed and maintained.
• Establishes legal services required by the organization and ensures that the Company is protected from any legal action.
• Provides legal counsel on general employment law, mergers and acquisitions and compliance.
• Provides officers and directors with advice and guidance in identifying areas where the application of legal principals yields the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.
• Represents the Company in complex legal matters, such as public relations and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and reviews product warranties and license agreements.
• Writes and reviews legal briefs and documents.
• Advises on litigation strategy.
• Manages the Company’s intellectual properties and statutory filings.
• Communicates pertinent legislative and regulatory changes.
• Reviews and controls department budget to support strategically planned programs of legal actions or defenses and to assure optimum deployment of resources.
• Develops a professionally competent staff by
• Communicates with outside counsel, clients, politicians, and regulators.
• Leads negotiations with outside parties.
• Maintains confidentiality for all sensitive and protected information.
• And other duties as assigned.

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