Job Summary:
The Associate General Counsel will work alongside the other members of the legal department in providing legal support to all business units of EdgeCo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), including its wealth management, retirement plan investment and administration, and corporate verticals. The position will provide counsel on a variety of legal subjects including corporate law, securities and regulatory law, M&A, ERISA, commercial transactions, employment, litigation, privacy and cybersecurity. The candidate must be comfortable serving in a generalist legal role for a small legal department in a growing company.
The position will be located in Pittsburgh (Strip District), PA and is hybrid (in office 3-4 days a week).
Responsibilities:
- Under the oversight of the Deputy General Counsel, assist in the day-to-day operations of the legal department and provide legal advice, counsel, and representation to the Company
- Assist with transactional matters and acquisitions
- Manage vendor and client contracts; respond to vendor due diligence inquiries
- Respond to discovery requests, subpoenas and regulatory inquiries
- Coordinate legal requests and communications among multiple parties, both internal and external
- Draft, revise and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements
- Draft policies and procedures for various corporate and compliance functions
- Conduct legal research
- Interpret and implement applicable state and federal laws, rules and policies as they relate to the Company
- Draft and negotiate commercial real estate leases and track all aspects of lease agreements to ensure accurate documentation within a dedicated database
- Support the management and administration of the legal department
- Any additional tasks required by the legal department as need arises
- Some travel may be required
Skills & Qualifications:
- Active member of the state bar in Pennsylvania is preferred
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- 2+ years of experience, preferably in a mid to large-sized law firm or corporate environment
- Background in financial services, ERISA, and/or corporate law a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be highly adaptable, motivated, and efficient in a fast-paced working environment
- Must be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to take on tasks and projects as needs arise
- Must be an excellent writer, researcher, and communicator with a serious attention to detail
- An ability to problem-solve and multi-task independently
- Must also possess strong presentation, collaboration and negotiation skills and excellent judgment and integrity