Alutiiq, LLC
Corporate Counsel
Alutiiq, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Taxable Entity
AFOGNAK NATIVE CORPJob Title
Corporate CounselLocation
AK Anchorage HQ Corporate - Anchorage, AK 99503 US (Primary)Category
LegalJob Type
Full-timeTypical Pay/Range
$151,000 to $172,000 AnnuallyEducation
DoctorateTravel
NoneSecurity Clearance Required
NonePOSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Afognak Native Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a
Corporate Counsel . The
Corporate Counsel
provides senior management of Afognak Native Corporation (Afognak), Alutiiq, LLC (Alutiiq), Afognak Commercial Group, LLC (ACG) and their subsidiaries with accurate, timely and effective legal advice regarding federal government contracting law, commercial contracting and operations to include retail liquor stores, real property law (including commercial leases), corporate and business law, employment law and litigation. The position of Corporate Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, consulting and service agreements, subcontracts, real and personal property use and transactional agreements, and real property leases for subsidiaries operating in the government contracting and commercial sectors.Assist with operational expansion into foreign countries, including acquisition and maintenance of appropriate business licenses, registrations and other legal documents required to perform work outside of the U.S., in consultation with foreign counsel as needed.Assist with management of litigation including the selection and management of outside counsel and settlement strategy and representing and counseling entities on government contracts and disputes, including bid protests, contract and subcontract claims, investigations and disclosures, and litigation.Assist operational personnel with non-litigation dispute resolution.Provide legal advice to commercial operations regarding State of Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control regulations and assist with maintenance of licenses for retail liquor stores with the State of Alaska and local cities.Assist Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Counsel with internal investigations, as well as provide internal legal support for external investigations and audits.Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend remedial actions to address any instances of employee misconduct or non-compliance with relevant laws and policies, distribute findings to relevant internal parties, and help develop and implement related management action plans.Assist with drafting policies and procedures and conducting periodic review of same.Assist with corporate governance issues including the provision of legal advice to Afognak's Board of Directors and oversight of corporate books for Afognak, Alutiiq, ACG and their subsidiaries.Assist with compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact Afognak and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.Represent Afognak, Alutiiq, ACG and their subsidiaries in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures; conduct due diligence investigations; structure transactions; and negotiate key transaction documents.Assist with matters regarding SBA compliance in connection with participation in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone Program.Assist with other Legal Department special projects as assigned.Payrate: $151,000 to $172,000 AnnuallyREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
J.D. from an accredited law school;Member of the Alaska Bar in good standing, or have the ability to waive into the Alaska Bar;Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law, preferably in an in-house legal department.Preferred Experience:Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other transactional documents.Experience drafting and reviewing corporate policies and procedures.Experience with general corporate and business law, and employment law.Litigation experience or experience managing litigation and outside counsel.Experience with domestic and international business compliance matters.Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business.Experience with Alaska Native Corporation corporate governance issues and ANCSA.Experience with federal laws, regulations and industry standards regarding federal government contracting.Experience with the SBA's programs, particularly the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program and its application to Alaska Native Corporations.Strong legal writing and legal research skills.Strong communication skills and analytical and strategic skills.Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters.Willingness to tackle projects, ability to set priorities, organize resources, meet deadlines and balance competing demands.Ability to work collaboratively within the Legal Department and other departments, and with management and operational staff among a multi-tier subsidiary corporate structure.Unshakeable, quality-driven work ethic.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").Pay Range Information
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.Benefits
Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.
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AFOGNAK NATIVE CORPJob Title
Corporate CounselLocation
AK Anchorage HQ Corporate - Anchorage, AK 99503 US (Primary)Category
LegalJob Type
Full-timeTypical Pay/Range
$151,000 to $172,000 AnnuallyEducation
DoctorateTravel
NoneSecurity Clearance Required
NonePOSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Afognak Native Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a
Corporate Counsel . The
Corporate Counsel
provides senior management of Afognak Native Corporation (Afognak), Alutiiq, LLC (Alutiiq), Afognak Commercial Group, LLC (ACG) and their subsidiaries with accurate, timely and effective legal advice regarding federal government contracting law, commercial contracting and operations to include retail liquor stores, real property law (including commercial leases), corporate and business law, employment law and litigation. The position of Corporate Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, consulting and service agreements, subcontracts, real and personal property use and transactional agreements, and real property leases for subsidiaries operating in the government contracting and commercial sectors.Assist with operational expansion into foreign countries, including acquisition and maintenance of appropriate business licenses, registrations and other legal documents required to perform work outside of the U.S., in consultation with foreign counsel as needed.Assist with management of litigation including the selection and management of outside counsel and settlement strategy and representing and counseling entities on government contracts and disputes, including bid protests, contract and subcontract claims, investigations and disclosures, and litigation.Assist operational personnel with non-litigation dispute resolution.Provide legal advice to commercial operations regarding State of Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control regulations and assist with maintenance of licenses for retail liquor stores with the State of Alaska and local cities.Assist Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Counsel with internal investigations, as well as provide internal legal support for external investigations and audits.Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend remedial actions to address any instances of employee misconduct or non-compliance with relevant laws and policies, distribute findings to relevant internal parties, and help develop and implement related management action plans.Assist with drafting policies and procedures and conducting periodic review of same.Assist with corporate governance issues including the provision of legal advice to Afognak's Board of Directors and oversight of corporate books for Afognak, Alutiiq, ACG and their subsidiaries.Assist with compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact Afognak and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.Represent Afognak, Alutiiq, ACG and their subsidiaries in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures; conduct due diligence investigations; structure transactions; and negotiate key transaction documents.Assist with matters regarding SBA compliance in connection with participation in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone Program.Assist with other Legal Department special projects as assigned.Payrate: $151,000 to $172,000 AnnuallyREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
J.D. from an accredited law school;Member of the Alaska Bar in good standing, or have the ability to waive into the Alaska Bar;Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law, preferably in an in-house legal department.Preferred Experience:Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other transactional documents.Experience drafting and reviewing corporate policies and procedures.Experience with general corporate and business law, and employment law.Litigation experience or experience managing litigation and outside counsel.Experience with domestic and international business compliance matters.Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business.Experience with Alaska Native Corporation corporate governance issues and ANCSA.Experience with federal laws, regulations and industry standards regarding federal government contracting.Experience with the SBA's programs, particularly the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program and its application to Alaska Native Corporations.Strong legal writing and legal research skills.Strong communication skills and analytical and strategic skills.Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters.Willingness to tackle projects, ability to set priorities, organize resources, meet deadlines and balance competing demands.Ability to work collaboratively within the Legal Department and other departments, and with management and operational staff among a multi-tier subsidiary corporate structure.Unshakeable, quality-driven work ethic.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").Pay Range Information
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.Benefits
Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.
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