Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contract (Denver, CO)

Company: Mercer Advisors Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contract (Denver, CO) Job Category: LegalRequisition Number: CORPO001890Posted: October 21, 2024

• Full-TimeLocationsShowing 1 locationDescriptionWhy Work at Mercer Advisors?For nearly 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating expertise in financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,200 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. We are an independent, national fiduciary committed to always working in our clients' best interests.Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that we believe stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.Job Summary:This position will work primarily on commercial contracts, including drafting and negotiating contracts with service providers, business partners, and clients of the company. This position may assist from time to time with additional legal matters including, but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, litigation, and employment.Essential Job Functions for the Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts will include:
  • Reviewing, drafting, structuring, and negotiating agreements with vendors, other third-party business partners, and clients
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders to mitigate business and legal risks
  • Ensuring contracts are fully executed and in compliance with rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a current working knowledge of new laws and regulatory developments
  • Contract administration as necessary
  • Performing other duties as assigned, including but not limited to researching and advising on contractual, business law, corporate governance, and employment law mattersRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    • Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Colorado preferred)
    • 3 to 7 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
    • Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects
    • Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
    • Experience in corporate law or a transactional practice preferred
    • Experience in negotiating SaaS agreements preferred
    • Cybersecurity experience preferred
    • Strong drafting, research and writing skills
    • Knowledge of and experience with federal securities law including the Investment Advisor Act of 1940 preferredWork Schedule:This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.Working Conditions:This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.Average annual salary range for this position across our locations is: $110,000 to $130,000. Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.Benefits:Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
      • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
      • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
      • Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
      • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
      • Vision Insurance Plan
      • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
      • 14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.
      • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
      • Employee Assistance Plan
      • Family Medical Leave
      • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
      • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
      • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
      • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
      • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match
      • Pet InsuranceWe are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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