Counsel - Commercial

What you'll do: 

As our Commercial Counsel you will serve and support the legal team and assist handling a wide range of legal matters for the company. Provide collaboration, leadership, legal counsel and advice to staff and management primarily on a wide range of business transactions and commercial issues, but also supporting the team in a wide variety of other legal matters that could include areas such as employment, litigation management, insurance, corporate governance, and compliance. Additional responsibilities include:

• Draft, negotiate, review, and approve agreements, transactional documents, customer and vendor agreements, licensing agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements and various other documents requiring legal expertise and in compliance to federal and state laws and associated government guidelines. 
• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide quality, sound, ethical and prompt legal services. 
• Perform research and provide interpretations of rules, regulations, and policies. 
• Investigate legal issues, thoroughly document information and activities, and manage risks associated with the company’s business. 
• Provide counsel and support when necessary to any internal investigations, contract disputes, or other legal matters. Provide litigation support as needed. 

What you’ll need to Succeed: 

• Counsel requires at least 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal department with strong substantive experience in a relevant subject. Senior Counsel requires at least 6 years of experience with demonstrated ability to lead significant transactions and other significant legal matters. 
• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Membership and good standing in a state Bar; eligibility and willingness to be admitted in Virginia under a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate.
• Significant contract experience required. 
• Experience advising management on legal, risks, and other issues. 

**Note: this is a full-time employee role with benefits.** Relocation benefits available for Austin and Blacksburg locations. 

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:  

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees  
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance 

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