Job Description
Job ID: CR001
The Associate Counsel assists the
General Counsel in planning and directing all aspects of the
organization's legal affairs and ensures maximum protection of its
legal rights. Assists General Counsel on all corporate, legal and
regulatory matters, including but not limited to: general
contracts, third-party agreements, vendor-supplier relationships,
management of external counsel, management of litigation process,
industry related compliance issues, employment law, and
intellectual property. Additionally, this individual will be
working closely with members of Fortegra's management teams
and with external interfaces.
Primary Job Functions
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Assist General Counsel with mergers and acquisition transactions
and in forseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks
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Assist in corporate governance and SEC matters |
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Prepare contracts, oversee preparation of contracts and monitor
progress. Ensure compliance with customer contracts. |
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Familiarization with insurance industry-related regulatory and
compliance issues. Help ensure that all organizational activities
are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations and laws governing business operations. |
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Conduct research and prepare legal documents. |
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Assist General Counsel with litigation, legal employment
matters and compliancy to protect the complany against legal
liability. |
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Participate in establishing policies and procedures that
are consistent with the organization's broad policies and
objectives. |
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Analyze issues and use sound judgement. Gather and analyze
information needed to understand problems; base decisions on
sound logic and rationale; advance problems toward resolution
when encountering ambiguity or uncertainty; choose the best
alternative based on consideration of pros; cons; tradeoffs; timing
and available resources; make timely decisions on problems and
issues requiring immediate attention; make sound
decisions on complex functional issues and problems |
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Drive Execution; Effectively manage time and priorities by
focusing on highest priority tasks and working efficiently; prepare
for and facilitate productive meetings |
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Assist and lead when needed on special legal projects |
Education and Skill
Requirements
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Law degree from an accredited school |
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2-5 years experience |
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Work under General Counsel |
Employment Type:
Full time position with Benefits.
