Job Description
UFT seeks Corporate Counsel and In-House Counsel professionals to provide practical, business-focused advice on routine legal, corporate, commercial, governance, operational, and strategic matters. The role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise leaders on corporate, commercial, governance, and operational legal issues.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and corporate documents.
- Support board, shareholder, entity-management, and governance obligations.
- Assess legal and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Engage external counsel when specialized or local advice is needed.
- Collaborate with finance, HR, sales, procurement, technology, and executive teams.
Qualifications / Requirements
- J.D., LL.B., or an equivalent law degree.
- Active, good-standing membership in the applicable U.S. state bar or Canadian provincial or territorial law society, when required.
- Experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house law.
- Sound business judgment and strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
