Associate General Counsel jobs in Mississippi
Associate General Counsel is responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develops and reviews an organization's policies, practices, and guidelines. Being an Associate General Counsel assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Additionally, Associate General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Associate General Counsel manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be an Associate General Counsel typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- MISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHORITY AT GULFPORT
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Gulfport, MS
FULL_TIME
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MISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHOIRTY AT GULFPORT
As a hub for global trade and economic development, the MSPA is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of operational excellence and strategic innovation. We are in search of an experienced General Counsel (GC) to serve as a senior executive leader, offering extensive legal and strategic guidance throughout the organization. This pivotal role supports our commitment to navigating complex legal landscapes while driving forward our strategic objectives and will provide comprehensive legal and strategic guidance across the organization.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities- Serve as a key member of the senior executive leadership team, actively participating in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Provide expert legal counsel on a broad range of issues including government law, complex leases, contract law, real estate transactions, and employment law.
- Attend and offer legal guidance at all Commission meetings, ensuring decisions align with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Draft, negotiate, and oversee complex legal documents such as leases, contracts, and real estate agreements.
- Manage the activities of outside counsel on specialized matters including complex litigation and environmental law issues, ensuring effective representation and compliance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies, conduct training sessions on legal and risk management, and oversee the legal aspects of public procurement, environmental compliance, and regulatory affairs.
- Lead and manage high-impact projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO and the Commission, encompassing a mix of traditional and innovative legal roles.
- Enhance governance structures, prepare for and attend Board meetings, and ensure proper documentation and follow-up on Board directives.
- Lead the development and management of ethics and integrity programs, promoting ethical practices and conducting training across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with the COO to support financial planning and oversight activities, ensuring that these initiatives align with legal requirements and maintain fiscal integrity.
- Partner with outside consultants to devise financial strategies for funding large-scale projects, and work alongside the CEO to implement these strategies effectively.
- Oversee compliance with IT security and privacy laws, ensuring that the organization protects sensitive information in accordance with legal standards.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with admission in good standing to the Mississippi state bar and applicable federal courts.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible legal experience. Demonstrated proficiency in government law, employment law, complex leases, real estate transactions, and contract law.
- Proven track record of effectively managing legal teams and demonstrated ability to strategically lead management of external counsel on matters such as complex litigation and environmental matters.
- Strong capability to lead strategic projects and initiatives, both legal and non-legal, with a proven ability to influence organizational strategy and operational decision-making at the executive level.
- Experience in enhancing governance structures, managing corporate board affairs, developing and overseeing comprehensive compliance policies, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional negotiation and executive communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex legal concepts to a variety of stakeholders. Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and integrity in professional conduct.
- Experience collaborating with financial officers and consultants to devise and implement financial strategies for large-scale projects and competence in overseeing IT security compliance a significant plus.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. For more information, and to view the official position posting, please visit: www.shipmspa.com.
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General Counsel
- Fractal Networks
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Starkville, MS
FULL_TIME
- About Us: Fractal Networks is a hi-tech startup based in Starkville, MS, creating innovative platforms and cybersecurity solutions. As a public benefit corporation (PBC), Fractal is committed to benef...
- 7 Days Ago
Associate Counsel
- SFBLI
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- Our Legal department is looking for an Attorney to provide legal research and interpretation on legal related issues and matters that may involve Investments, Agency, Claims, Policy Service, Underwrit...
- 2 Months Ago
Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Environmental)
- Entergy Corporation
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) COMPANY INFORMATION At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. More than 100 years ago, our founder Harvey Couch started this ...
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Patent Associate, Counsel or Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)
- Vanguard-IP
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St. Louis, MS
FULL_TIME
- AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation for offices in CA, NY, TX, DC. Per Legal Times (2023): ""A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers"One of the most successful firms with representing bot...
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- Dollar General
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RIDGELAND, MS
PART_TIME
- Company Overview Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are...
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- Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
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St Paul, MN
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- GITAI
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Torrance, CA
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Associate General Counsel
- AAOS
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Des Plaines, IL
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- Larson Maddox
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- **Midwest Candidate Preferred** Summary: Our clients are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate Gener...
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Associate General Counsel
- Robert Half
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Cleveland, OH
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- Zealthy
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New York, NY
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About Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.
In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Associate General Counsel jobs
$255,408 to $362,118
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What does an Associate General Counsel do?
Associate General Counsel in Columbus, OH
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for supporting the legal and compliance functions and is a highly visible leader and contributor to Cochlear’s regional and global legal teams. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and working closely with other legal team members in the Denver metro office, this role will provide timely legal advice and enable the business by identifying solutions rather than highlighting problems or complexities.
January 13, 2020
Associate General Counsel in Benton Harbor, MI
As is often the case, when an Orlando TV station made a similar request and notified Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Deputy General Counsel Alexis Lambert, Cook backed down and UCF agreed to release the records to the TV station in electronic format, and only print out the few e-mails that needed to be redacted.
December 14, 2019
Associate General Counsel in Wichita Falls, TX
In addition, Coleman will be working to support the General Counsel in a number of areas, including corporate governance and securities compliance.
December 26, 2019