Maritime In-House Counsel

Karl Senner, LLC is a leader in the maritime propulsion industry. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated In-House Counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various areas of law, including maritime, contract compliance, and risk management, and will be adept at navigating complex legal issues. This role requires excellent negotiation and litigation skills, as well as the ability to conduct thorough legal research and drafting. The Counsel will play a vital role in providing legal guidance and support to our organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

In-House General Counsel is responsible for managing all aspects of the company's legal matters and for mitigating the company's risk. The role will serve as a key advisor to the Company's management team and work directly to support the Company's growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of corporate law, a strong background in managing legal risks, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role involves collaborating with various teams, managing legal proceedings, and advising on strategic decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners;
• Compliance: Ensuring the company complies with laws and regulations, including business organization documents, articles of incorporation, financial, M&A, and partnership agreements as well as keeping the company abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.
• Advisory: Providing legal guidance on a variety of topics, including employment law, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory matters;
• Risk management: Identifying legal risks and developing mitigation strategies; to mitigate them
• Corporate governance: Overseeing corporate governance issues and helping with key hiring decisions; advise company departments including ownership, human resources, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and operations;
• Litigation: Managing outside-counsel and advising the Company in legal proceedings

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and reasoning, with the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail;
• Team player with a growth mindset, willing to work with key stakeholders internally and externally;
• Intrinsically motivated to take the initiative and solve problems;
• Strong Leadership skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school;
• Bar membership in good standing;
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience, preferably at least two years at a law firm;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters;
• Proven experience in negotiating, drafting legal documents, and proficient in legal research;
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business;
• Prior in-house experience preferred;
• Working knowledge of maritime law preferred;
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage placement and legal risk preferred.

Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule
• Primarily office based in the Company's headquarters in Kenner, LA
• Travel: This position requires driving a vehicle as necessary for business-related meetings. Employee must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records check, possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence. Occasional overnight travel may be required for industry events or business necessity.
• Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extended periods of sitting and/or standing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, could occasionally require ear protection if in the field for business necessity.

FLSA status: Exempt

Reports to President of Company

Karl Senner, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to submit your resume, please e-mail hr@karlsenner.com or call 504-469-4000.

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