LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.
Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. You can update your choices at any time in your settings.
Support the mission of the legal department at JM Eagle and associated companies, by performing tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
Support and manage various litigation.
Review, negotiate, draft and revise a variety of commercial contracts from the myriad of vendors and suppliers including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, etc. and real property transactions including leases.
As required, manage in-take of contract requests and conduct internal client interviews related to contracts and other legal projects to understand issues and then advise clients as to best practices in addressing such issues and conducting the transactions at hand.
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with the various internal business groups requiring legal support.
Ensure the legal department staff is kept apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis exercising sound business and legal judgment to enable General Counsel to discharge their duties and responsibilities.
Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment.
Organize, direct and provide legal support in specified areas under the direction of the General Counsel.
Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Previous experience in law
Familiarity with various legal documents
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This position requires a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, passing of the California State Bar Examination, and at least two (2) years’ work experience prior to entering law school. Litigation support experience preferred.
Benefits
Medical and Dental Benefits – substantially company-paid!
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid Pension
Disability insurance
Life insurance – company paid
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Plastics Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JM Eagle by 2x