Associate General Counsel

SSA Group • Denver, CO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

SSA Holdings is looking for a talented Associate General Counsel to join our team!
Please note that for this position, we accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no set deadline for submitting your application. We encourage interested candidates to apply at any time, and we will review applications as they are received. This approach allows us to continuously consider potential candidates and ensures that opportunities remain open until the ideal candidate is found.

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Position Description

The Associate General Counsel is necessary to support the continuing growth of SSA Holdings, LLC. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this candidate will be responsible for legal aspects of the Company’s operations and those of its sister entities.

Key components to being successful in this position will be (a) the ability to effectively communicate; (b) efficient and effective work ethic; and (c) having a collaborative, creative, adaptive and assertive mindset in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities:

Draft, negotiate and participate in the review of various transaction documents associated with real estate, hospitality, acquisitions, and technology, coordinating with outside counsel and consultants as may be appropriate.
Coordinate and facilitate compliance and risk management programs.
Challenge existing thinking and present alternative solutions to ensure decisions result in intended benefits.
Manage and hold others accountable for matters such as permitting, filings, liquor licensing, and compliance activities.
Handle various aspects of employment-related investigations and draft responses to counsel and various governmental agencies.
Provide legal support and strategic thinking for corporate governance, privacy, labor and employment, and management activities.
Interpret and advise on existing and emerging labor laws in multiple jurisdictions, including wage and hour laws, disability and leave requirements, workplace harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination claims.
Be an effective advocate and advisor to internal teams to address and provide practical legal solutions.
Interpret contract and compliance requirements, obligations and risk exposure and advise the business as to appropriate course(s) of action in all areas of risk management.
Have a working knowledge of litigation procedures and rules of evidence. Effectively use this knowledge to respond to requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories with all appropriate redactions.
Develop and improve legal processes of the Company and its affiliates.
Manage outside counsel as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to the bar and in good standing, preferably in the State of California, Illinois, or New York.
8+ years of experience as a civil litigator, with experience handling all aspects of litigation.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated successful leadership and collaboration with colleagues and ability to develop solutions with effective presentation of risks.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous deadlines and priorities.
Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and take a business-oriented approach while identifying and balancing legal risks and providing succinct, accurate and pragmatic advice.
Exceptional analytical skills, independent judgment, a desire to learn, and an ability to take on and prioritize a wide variety of complex matters.

Work Environment:

This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, and is based in Denver, Colorado. Remote work may be available for the right candidate.

Travel

Expected travel is likely to be 20% or less for this position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States of America.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
Flexible Time off – we want our team to take time as they need, so don’t accrue hours but rather give you freedom to schedule within scope of the business and your needs.
Medical | Dental | Vision.
401 (K) Plan + Match.
Supplemental Insurance.
Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability.
Training and Career Development.
Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
Parental Leave.
Meal Plan & Employee Discounts.
$75 monthly cell phone stipend.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All California Residents:

By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

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