Job at a glance
We’re seeking a General Counsel who is ready to bring strong legal experience into a hands-on corporate environment and serve as a trusted legal advisor to our business. This role is focused on practical, day-to-day legal support—including customer contracts, commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and employment-related matters—while partnering closely with leaders across the organization.
If you’re an experienced attorney who enjoys being hands-on, takes a practical and business-minded approach to legal matters, and is looking for the opportunity to transition from a law firm environment into an in-house role where you can own the legal function, partner with leadership, and manage outside counsel when specialized expertise is needed, we’d love to speak with you!
Why You’ll Love Working Here: Generous Paid Time Off Package Paid Holidays Birthday & Anniversary Day Off! Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match Annual bonus Tuition reimbursement Career growth in a fast-growing, mission-driven company Collaborative, purpose-driven culture Essential Duties & Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on customer and commercial agreements, including master services agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, supplier agreements, partner agreements, and other third-party contracts as needed. Partner with Sales and business leaders to facilitate customer transactions while appropriately managing contractual and legal risk. Advise on key contractual provisions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, intellectual property, confidentiality, insurance, data privacy and security, termination, and other areas of potential risk. Provide clear, practical guidance to executive leadership and department leaders regarding contractual obligations, legal risks, and business decisions. Develop and maintain contract templates, standard terms, negotiation guidelines, approval processes, and preferred fallback positions to improve consistency and efficiency. Assist business teams with contract interpretation, amendments, renewals, disputes, and post-execution contractual questions. Serve as the primary internal resource for routine corporate legal matters and identify matters requiring specialized external expertise. Partner with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters, including employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, employee relations matters, employment policies, and compliance questions, as needed. Provide general guidance on intellectual property, privacy, data security, and other legal matters affecting Coreforce's technology products and operations, engaging specialized counsel when appropriate. Select, engage, and manage outside counsel for complex or specialized legal matters; clearly define scope, expectations, budgets, timelines, and deliverables. Review outside counsel invoices, monitor legal spend, evaluate performance and responsiveness, and hold external legal partners accountable for cost-effective and timely support. Maintain appropriate corporate legal records and documentation and support the development of practical legal processes that enable efficient business operations. Perform other related duties and provide legal support as assigned based on business needs. Qualifications The qualifications and competencies for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with the State Bar in Georgia and eligibility to practice law in in Georgia courts.
Five (5) or more years of relevant legal experience, including meaningfu