Career & Internships - Administrative

The Assistant General Counsel position will provide general legal services for Sandhills Global, Inc. and affiliated companies covering a wide array of legal matters. Primary responsibilities will include: -Providing legal counsel and advice to management and staff within all areas handled by the Sandhills’ Legal Department, including employment matters, intellectual property, litigation, corporate governance, real estate, and other legal matters relevant to company operations. -Developing and executing legal processes handled by the Sandhills’ Legal Department. -Performing legal research and providing legal advice in association with business operations and initiatives. -Assisting with legal projects and initiatives. -Overseeing outside counsel (as needed) to assist with legal matters related to the company’s U.S. and international operations. -Perform such other related duties as may arise from time to time in support of the efforts of the Legal Department and the company. Background/Skills/Abilities Preferred -A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a valid license to practice law in the State of Nebraska -Three+ years of legal practice experience at a large law firm or in-house legal department -Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate a broad range of contractual agreements, and provide advice on employment matters, intellectual property issues and general corporate matters -Exemplary written and oral communications skills, including the ability to summarize issues and the means to address them -Self-starter with strong motivation and sense of ownership -Outstanding attention to detail, multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills -Ability to quickly prioritize and meet critical and sometimes competing deadlines -Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters