Legal Counsel
2 months ago
Planet Fitness is looking for a Legal Counsel which also include paralegal duties. You will be working closely HODs and attorneys, providing support in various legal tasks.
Legal Advice and Consultation:
Provide legal advice to management and other departments.
Supervise and guide paralegals in legal research and analysis.
Contract Review and Drafting:
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts.
Oversee paralegals in the preparation and organization of contract documentation.
Compliance:
Monitor and ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations.
Collaborate with paralegals to maintain compliance records and reports.
Dispute Resolution:
Manage and resolve legal disputes.
Coordinate with paralegals in gathering relevant information for litigation support.
Intellectual Property:
Protect intellectual property rights.
Supervise paralegals in conducting preliminary research on intellectual property matters.
Corporate Governance:
Assist in corporate governance matters.
Work with paralegals to maintain corporate records and filings.
Employee Relations:
Advise on employment law matters.
Oversee paralegals in tasks related to employee contracts and terminations.
Regulatory Affairs:
Monitor changes in laws and regulations.
Collaborate with paralegals to ensure regulatory compliance.
Risk Management:
Identify and assess legal risks.
Guide paralegals in supporting risk assessment activities.
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility:
Promote ethical behaviour and corporate social responsibility.
Collaborate with paralegals on ethics-related research and initiatives.
Communication:
Effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
Work closely with paralegals to ensure clear communication and coordination.
Paralegal Duties:
Legal Research:
Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.
Compile and organize research findings for review.
Document Preparation:
Draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
Assist in the preparation and organization of legal documentation.
Litigation Support:
Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation.
Coordinate with attorneys on discovery and case management.
Record Keeping:
Maintain and organize legal files and records.
Assist in managing and updating compliance records.
Administrative Support:
Provide administrative support to attorneys.
Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications.
Client Communication:
Interact with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Assist in the communication of legal matters to clients.
Qualifications
- law degree, and
- 2- 5 years of legal experience for the Legal Counsel aspect.
- Paralegal qualifications would typically include a paralegal certificate or degree, with proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and organizational skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are crucial for success in both aspects of the role.
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