Corporate Counsel

Basic Function Provides advice and guidance to MRIGlobal’ s management and staff on legal transactions; prepares, reviews, and negotiates legal documents.  Interprets the impact of various laws, statutes and regulations and legal issues on the organization, and helps the organization act within, and maintain compliance with the law.    Nature and Scope This position is in Kansas City, MO, and reports to the General Counsel.  The incumbent must be knowledgeable about legal requirements affecting the areas of contracts and general business laws.  In addition, maintains familiarity with current practices in the profession.  Provides professional legal support and services, serves as MRIGlobal's liaison to client business or contractual representatives, offsite offices, and assists with technical and administrative department project activities in order to enhance conformance with MRIGlobal’ s corporate charter, contract obligations, and business policies, applicable law, and sound business practices.  Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions that affect legal matters, negotiations, policies, and procedures that impact MRIGlobal operating strategies and performance.     Essential Functions Provides assistance and guidance to MRIGlobal management and staff to limit and/or coordinate the use of outside legal counsel to minimize overall costs to the company.    Advises MRIGlobal management and staff concerning business transactions, risk of liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, and legal rights and obligations.   Drafts, negotiates, and executes commercial contracts on behalf of MRIGlobal.    Prepares memorandums interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations to officers, management, department directors, and employees.  Prepares and drafts legal documents, such as contracts.    Remains current and knowledgeable with respect to legislation, case law, and administrative rulings, as well as pending legislation and administrative regulations pertinent to the operations of MRIGlobal, and determines their potential impact on MRIGlobal along with ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.    Success Factors Demonstrates understanding of standard MRIGlobal business policy/practices, basic contracting regulations, techniques, concepts, and practices and applies this knowledge in appropriate situations. Outstanding team orientation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrates understanding of contractual issues with the ability to develop successful strategies to address them during negotiations. Ability to work under pressure within stringent deadlines and constraints. Demonstrates knowledge and success in conflict resolution. Sensitivity to confidential information. Leadership abilities with strong problem‑solving aptitude. Proficient PC skills and ability to learn new software and systems. Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Ability to travel as required.   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.  Member of the Missouri State Bar.  Three - Five years in a law firm or in-house legal department, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Government Contracts and/or Commercial contracts Experience working with Research and Development agreements 4-7 years of experience

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