Job Description

Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to join our team

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy General Counsel is a senior attorney who, in addition to serving in the absence of the General Counsel, provides legal counsel to the company, its executives and senior management, and associates.  The Deputy General Counsel reports to the General Counsel, manages day to day activities in the legal department, and oversees junior attorneys and legal staff.  Responsible for leading legal projects including but not limited to acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, general corporate practice, contract negotiation and drafting, commercial leasing, overseeing paralegals and legal secretaries in each case as assigned by the General Counsel and commensurate with the duties of a Deputy General Counsel.  Works with the company’s compliance staff to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  Works closely with the business team to accomplish the company’s business goals and support the mission, vision and values of Upstream Rehabilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of legal experience
• Current license to practice law in jurisdiction of home office, and in good standing with the state bar of such jurisdiction
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Organized, flexible and independent worker, with a superior work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressured environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Highest level of research and analytical skills.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of confidential information.
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality, compliance, service and integrity.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills specifically Excel.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Servs in the absence of the General Counsel, provides legal counsel to the company, its executives and senior management, and associates.
• Manages day to day activities in the legal department, and oversees junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Responsible for leading legal projects including but not limited to acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, general corporate practice, contract negotiation and drafting, commercial leasing, overseeing paralegals and legal secretaries in each case as assigned by the General Counsel and commensurate with the duties of a Deputy General Counsel.
• Works with the company’s compliance staff to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fulltime positions include:

• Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 3-week Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401K + company match

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