Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Department: legal
Position: general counsel
Location: florham park, nj or remote (ny, ct, pa)
Amazing opportunity to join select dental management (sdm), a growing dental service organizationSdm is looking for an attorney with intelligence, integrity, and initiative to fill the role of general counselThe general counsel collaborates with company leaders, affiliated dental practices, and outside counsel to provide practical legal advice as a trusted advisor for the company as a wholeThe general counsel regularly advises on issues related to business law, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, lease administration, employment law, health law, and is also responsible for managing outside counsel.
Why work for select dental management?
We go above and beyond for our patients (and coworkers) to create a wow experienceWe are growing rapidly and have a bold vision for our futureYou will work with amazing colleagues who will challenge your thinking, support your development, and celebrate your successes.
We want you to smile proudly
Committed to putting patients interests above all
Strong values, ethics, and integrity
Fun and rewarding work environment
Essential functions and responsibilities
Mergers and acquisitions support.
Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute employment agreements and other contracts covering a range of transactions.
Research and advise the company with respect to compliance, contract, equity, and health law issues.
Create processes and standards for contracts, deals, and corporate growth.
Fully understand the organizational structure of the company, its equity ownership, service relationships, and contractual obligations.
Corporate secretary functions such as board communications and resolutions, and keeping of all legal documents and proceedings for the company.
Lease negotiation, preparation, and review.
Drive legal strategy to align and achieve strategic business objectives.
Lead the development and review of legal strategy in response to any threatened litigation.
Oversee outside counsel.
Counsel and support human resources department on federal and state employment labor law matters.
Negotiate and draft agreements for construction and build out of office space.
Education and experience
Law degree
License to practice law in the state where he or she is located
8+ years of experience working as an attorney
Experience in transactional business law is required, including business organization and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts
Experience in equity compensation, employment law, health law, and real estate experience is a plus
Experience working within a large organization, with colleagues across multiple departments or areas
Experience working within a high-growth, fast-paced organization
Experience in a leadership role, managing other attorneys
Skills & behaviors
Operates with integrity
Takes initiative
Collaborative
Keen attention to detail
Excellent project management with the ability to work under pressure
Excellent organization, time management and prioritization
Efficient issue-spotting abilities
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skillsAbility to build and maintain partnerships at various staff and management levels and across various functions
Our mission & values drive all decisions and actions
“committed to improving lives one smile at a time”
1) commitment – provide exceptional care and a wow experience to our patients
2) collaboration –we accomplish more together than individually
3) communication –clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members
4) cultivation – mentorship, education and training to empower leaders at the practice level
5) continuity – develop lifelong patient and team relationships
6) community –strong presence in the communities in which we are located
