Legal Counsel Resume Example

Provide comprehensive legal support for $450M technology services company, advising on commercial contracts, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance across 12 statesDraft, negotiate, and review 100+ commercial agreements annually including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements with values ranging from $50K to $15MLead cross-functional initiatives to develop standardized contract templates and playbooks, reducing contract review time by 35% and improving negotiation efficiencyAdvise executive leadership and board of directors on corporate governance, M&A due diligence, and strategic risk management, supporting 2 successful acquisitions totaling $28MImplement and manage contract lifecycle management system (CLM), improving contract visibility and reducing compliance risk by 40%Collaborate with HR to ensure employment law compliance, including drafting policies, conducting workplace investigations, and managing litigation holds

Represented corporate clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, business tort, and shareholder disputes with claims ranging from $500K to $20MManaged all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and settlement negotiations, achieving favorable outcomes in 85% of casesDrafted legal memoranda, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, and appellate briefs for federal and state courtsConducted comprehensive legal research on emerging issues in corporate law, securities regulation, and commercial transactionsAssisted senior partners with M&A transactions and corporate restructuring matters, performing due diligence and drafting transaction documents

Supported prosecution team in criminal matters by conducting legal research, drafting motions, and preparing case files for trialAnalyzed case law and statutory authority to support trial strategy and motion practice for 30+ active casesAssisted in witness preparation and courtroom proceedings, gaining extensive litigation experienceCollaborated with law enforcement and victim advocates to ensure comprehensive case development and ethical prosecution