General Counsel

DescriptionJob SummaryThe General Counsel serves as the main lawyer for Coast Professional, Inc. The General Counsel will be a hands-on, day-to-day lawyer, actively and directly involved in, and responsible for, specific legal matters and areas coming before the company. The General Counsel will provide legal advice to the entire organization (across multiple business lines), research and draft agreements and legal memoranda, negotiate transactions and agreements, oversee the assignment of matters, mentor other departments on legal matters, work closely with the Operating Board in the strategic and tactical planning of the legal environment, and oversee implementation of the strategic legal priorities. The General Counsel will be actively involved in company priorities, including cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, selecting and managing outside counsel, and establishing and enforcing legal policies. The General Counsel will serve as a trusted partner to the Operating Board and other C-Level stakeholders.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides legal opinions, legal interpretations, and recommendations to the Operating Board and district administration for the purpose of ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Reviews, edits, and creates documents for the purpose of conveying information to both internal and external entities in a legally compliant manner.

Maintains and catalogues legal documents and contracts for the purpose of ensuring accurate reference materials.

Provides staff development for the purpose of educating others on their legal responsibilities

Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, conveying information, and/or supporting presentations concerning policy and procedure changes.

Coordinates data security activities with CIO and ISO;

Coordinates operational issues with Operating Board;

Analysis of the current environment, the legal requirements to which the Company is subject, and identification of specific risk areas;

Review and assessment of existing policies and procedures that address risk areas;

Examining, create and approve agreements, contracts, NDA, and RFP;

Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and accreditation standards, and monitors advancements in information compliance technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.

Conducting legal research and reviewing company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions;

Liaising with outside counsel;

Works with organization administration, legal counsel, and other related parties to represent the organization’s information interests with external parties (state or local government bodies) who undertake to adopt or amend legislation, regulation, or standard.

Other duties assigned by management.

SecurityInformation and Physical Security is the responsibility of every employee. In your position you are required to safeguard the computer systems by following proper username and password management which includes selecting challenging passwords and committing them to memory – they should not be written down or stored where others can freely have access. This also includes securing your desk and workstation when you are not there – this includes locking your session and putting sensitive paperwork away when not physically at your desk. You are not to share your username or password with anyone. The physical security of our offices of are equal importance, never shadow or let someone shadow your entry into a Coast Professional, Inc. facility – if this occurs quickly report this action immediately. You are required to follow all Information Technology policies and procedures in regard to the management of your system accounts and equipment. If you witness any security violation you should immediately report it to management.Qualifications

EducationJuris Doctor Degree from accredited national law school.

Passed state bar exam

Credit & Collections Compliance Officer (3CO) credential or similar confirming competence in compliance. (Not required but preferred)

ExperienceOne (1) year experience working with the FTC or CFPB

Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

Demonstrates personal traits of a high level of integrity, team orientation, professionalism, and trustworthiness. Places a high value on ethical standards and treating others with dignity and respect.

KnowledgeImmense veracity, extensive understanding on wide range of legal issues and business experience.

Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses

SkillsProficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

AbilitiesSuccessfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check

Working ConditionsWork may require frequent weekend and evening work. This position has travel requirements and may require overnight travel.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the physical presence in the workplace is essential. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.DisclaimerThis job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.Coast Professional, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)