Admission to California or other state bars in good standing.
2-4 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and WestLaw.
Ability to train stakeholders on legal concepts.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts with minimal supervision.
Provide timely legal advice to internal stakeholders on policies and contract interpretation.
Conduct research on regulatory matters and draft updates for distribution.
Manage and maintain the legal department's contracts database.
Create and update standard contract templates and recommend improvements.
Oversee litigation matters and supervise outside counsel as needed.
Serve as the initial contact point for the legal team, facilitating communication.
Benefits
Hybrid working model with both in-office and remote options (3 days per week in office).
Opportunity to work alongside a fast-paced legal team in a reputable company.
Engagement with a broad range of legal matters, enhancing professional development.
Support for building relationships with different business departments.
Full Job Description
Cydcor, a leader in outsourced sales, has been helping Fortune 500 and emerging companies achieve their customer acquisition, retention, and business growth goals. Cydcor has garnered a reputation for sales excellence and expertise, consistently exceeding client expectations and driving revenue growth, to become one of the most trusted names in outsourced sales. '
Our Associate Corporate Counsel will provide legal counsel and support as a member of a fast-paced legal team on a broad range of matters and contracts including general corporate matters, labor & employment, real estate, contract database management, and regulatory compliance. The position requires a tech-savvy team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude who will take a proactive approach to address requests as they arise.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Draft, review and negotiate multiple types of commercial contracts including non-disclosure agreements, various vendor agreements, commission schedules, settlement agreements, customer releases, and real estate documents (including leases) with minimal supervision. Vendor agreements may include SaaS, event contracts, advertising & marketing vendors, and staffing companies.
Provide timely advice to internal business members on corporate policies and contract interpretation; assist senior legal team members with resolving commercial disputes that may arise.
Conduct research on regulatory matters as needed and draft legislative updates for distribution.
Manage, organize and maintain the legal department's contacts database and update corporate maintenance documents.
Create, maintain and update as necessary standard contract templates and intradepartmental operational efficiencies (e.g. systems, processes, etc); proactively recommend changes or new templates based on company needs.
Manage litigation matters with oversight from senior team members and supervise outside counsel.
Review background check appeals including follow-up documentation based on applicable state laws and client requirements.
Serve as legal team's initial point of contact for calls/emails to either answer questions or help facilitate an introduction to the appropriate legal team member who can help answer.
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Admission to California or other state bars in good standing.
2-4 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
Ability to build positive relationships with internal business stakeholders and leadership and provide practical solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and WestLaw required.
Ability to train internal business stakeholders on contractual legal concepts.
Excellent organization skills and ability to manage high volume under tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and complete projects with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in transactional law. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial transactions and agreements.
Prior in-house experience.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid in-office & remote. Candidates must be comfortable commuting into the office 3 days a week. (Agoura Hills, CA)
