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Contract Corporate Counsel
$80.00 to $90.00 per hour
LHH is partnering with a growing and dynamic organization in the Tampa area to identify an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a contract/temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted business partner, providing strategic legal guidance across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, service, customer, and confidentiality agreements
- Advise business leaders on legal and regulatory matters impacting company operations
- Support corporate governance activities, including entity management and maintenance of corporate records
- Provide guidance on contract interpretation, enforcement, and risk mitigation strategies
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions
- Partner with internal stakeholders on compliance initiatives and policy development
- Manage outside counsel and coordinate litigation strategy when needed
- Advise on employment-related matters and other day-to-day legal issues
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 4+ years of experience in corporate law, in-house or at a law firm
- Demonstrated experience in several of the following areas:
- Commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and management
- Corporate governance and entity management
- Mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance transactions
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Employment law and general corporate counseling
- Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Hybrid work flexibility
Interested candidates should apply today or contact LHH for confidential consideration.