Associate General Counsel

Company: Weaver
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It's why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver's core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at .Position ProfileWeaver is looking for an Associate General Counsel to join its legal department. The role will include assisting the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel with reviewing and drafting contracts, monitoring licensing compliance, and responding to subpoenas.Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in reviewing contract modifications
• Manage the firm's compliance with states' licensing requirements
• Work closely and collaboratively with all members of Legal Department to develop and implement key legal processes and systems corporate wide, conduct legal research and analysis, and oversee clerical tasks as needed
• Support drafting legal documents and developing and/or reviewing templates
• Manage the firm's response to subpoenas
• Work with the marketing department to review potential governmental contract terms and evaluate the firm's potential compliance
• Assist in corresponding with the firm's insurance representatives and managing insurance renewals
• Manage insurance certificate requests and compliance
• All other duties assignedTo be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:
  • Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced legal department - i.e., highly organized self-starter with ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with little supervision
  • High proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent communication skills - presentation, written, and verbal
  • Document management software experience; preferred
  • Licensed attorneyWeaver BenefitsAt Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program includes technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. This role includes 20 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 holidays, and 4 scheduled recharge days!Annual Base Pay Range: $85,000 to $120,000; Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual's unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.What's next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.
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