Senior Legal Counsel

Why Work for Park Lawn? Service At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual. Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. Benefits Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects. Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.

Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match. Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team. Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need. Culture We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.

We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve. We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families. Summary/Objective This role will be a key member of Park Lawn’s Legal team.  The Senior Legal Counsel will support Park Lawn’s operations by managing Park Lawn’s mergers and acquisitions work with significant ownership over the process.  This position will further support Park Lawn through general corporate work and guidance on various legal topics, including regulatory licensing, compliance advice, contract review and revision, corporate governance, and other legal work as needed by the Legal team.  This senior role will involve significant work across all functions at Park Lawn by partnering directly with business leaders.  Essential Functions Drives the M&A function, working with key internal and external stakeholders.

Leads transactions from inception to closings and handle legal diligence for deals. Negotiates transaction terms in partnership with internal stakeholders and, at times, outside counsel. Leads licensing and regulatory components of transactions and operations. Research and provide guidance on a variety of legal topics, including self-educating on new or unknown topics. Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of commercial contracts.

Supports the operations team in handling day-to-day non-transactional legal challenges. Learns Park Lawn’s business at a technical and expert level to ensure best possible legal advice. Provides general corporate legal advice and work during slower M&A periods. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Corporate Governance Understanding. Negotiation Skills. Communication Proficiency.

Integrity and Ethical Teamwork Orientation. Detail Orientation. Time Management.   Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure Bachelor’s degree and J.D. bar member in good standing Minimum of five (5) years of in-house experience in a similar role for a national or international company or a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience with a reputable law firm.

Experience interpreting state and federal statutes and regulations and analyzing their impact on current policy and business practices. Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure Death-care industry experience preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Bilingual is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. Ability to negotiate transaction terms in partnership with internal stakeholders and, at times, outside counsel. Experience interpreting state and federal statutes and regulations and analyzing their impact on cur