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Anthony & Sylvan Pools
General Counsel
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What they do
A Corporate Lawyer specializes in corporate law. They ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.
$195,806 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Executive Leadership & Strategy Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, decision-making, and performance alignment Prioritize enterprise outcomes and ensure legal strategy supports overall business objectives Demonstrate leadership presence aligned with company values and executive expectations Legal Advisory & Compliance Provide legal counsel across a broad range of matters impacting day-to-day operations Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies Advise leadership and the Board on legal risks, exposures, and governance matters Develop and support internal policies, programs, and procedures aligned with best practices Contracts, Transactions & Business Support Lead or participate in negotiations with third parties, including contracts, acquisitions, new ventures, and dispositions Draft, review, and approve legal documentation supporting business transactions Partner with cross-functional teams to enable strategic initiatives and mitigate risk Board & Governance Serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting Board of Directors operations Prepare meeting materials, manage logistics, and maintain records, including minutes and action items Support governance processes and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements Litigation & External Counsel Management Oversee all litigation matters and legal disputes Select, manage, and evaluate outside counsel and legal service providers Lead legal strategy for claims, litigation, and regulatory matters Manage legal budgets, forecasting, and approval of legal expenses in partnership with Finance Regulatory, Risk & Claims Management Interface with regulatory agencies and represent the company in hearings and legal proceedings Review and respond to regulatory inquiries and customer complaints Provide training and education to employees on legal, compliance, and risk matters Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management Lead the enterprise insurance strategy, including design, procurement, and renewal of all corporate insurance programs Manage broker relationships and negotiate coverage terms and placements Oversee claims management, insurance recoveries, and coverage strategy Evaluate emerging risks and recommend program enhancements aligned with business strategy Prepare and present insurance and risk insights to executive leadership and the Board