Assistant General Counsel
- Location
- United States
- Rate, USD
- Not specified
- Work schedule
- Full Time,
- Language skills
- English
- Available for Hire
- Yes
About me
Results-oriented Assistant General Counsel with six years of demonstrated experience in highly regulated industries. Responsible for legal and regulatory matters affecting Rutter’s Holdings, Inc., a vertically integrated company operating retail fuel and convenience stores across three states, a beverage manufacturing company, and a real estate development company. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with executives and business partners across all levels of management.
• Provide practical legal and business advice and advance strategic and day-to-day corporate initiatives
• Responsible for negotiating key revenue-generating contracts
• Oversee acquisition, transfer, and on-going licensing of all retail alcohol licenses
• Develop, implement, and oversee strategic initiatives related to regulated gaming operations
• Assist in developing and managing legal team
• Develop, draft, and implement company policies and procedures, including Privacy and Data Security policies
• Assist with Government Affairs initiatives and management of Political Action Committee
• Manage litigation matters across all companies, including regulatory proceedings, both in-house and utilizing outside counsel
Professional area
Education
- Aug 2014 - May 2017 J.D., Certificate in Law & Business @ Vanderbilt Law School
- Aug 2010 - May 2014 B.B.A. in Management Consulting @ University of Notre Dame
Division I Athletic Scholarship, 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
Experience
- Dec 2021 - Present Assistant General Counsel, Director of Gaming @ C H R Corp.
Commercial/Corporate Transaction:
– Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Payment Agreements, and Supplier Agreements
– Assist in managing corporate trademark portfolio and other Intellectual Property rightsCompliance:
– Work directly with respective internal business partners to maintain compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations governing fuel products, age restricted products, privacy standards, payment card standards
– Prepare applications and maintain ongoing reporting for company and executive licensing with state agenciesRisk Management:
– Monitor State and Federal laws and regulations that may impact corporate operations
– Provide guidance to management team on strategic initiatives and develop operational guidelines with business partners to maintain compliance
– Assist in management of government affairs activities at local, state, and federal levels, including political engagement and legislative initiatives- Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 Associate General Counsel @ C H R Corp.
Commercial/Corporate Transaction:
– Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Payment Agreements, and Supplier Agreements
– Assist in managing corporate trademark portfolio and other Intellectual Property rightsCompliance:
– Work directly with respective internal business partners to maintain compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations governing fuel products, age restricted products, privacy standards, payment card standards
– Prepare applications and maintain ongoing reporting for company and executive licensing with state agenciesRisk Management:
– Monitor State and Federal laws and regulations that may impact corporate operations
– Provide guidance to management team on strategic initiatives and develop operational guidelines with business partners to maintain compliance
– Assist in management of government affairs activities at local, state, and federal levels, including political engagement and legislative initiatives- Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 Litigation and Privacy & Data Security Associate @ McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC
– Counseled businesses regarding complex international privacy and data security issues
– Assisted businesses with responding to data security breaches
– Represented clients in a variety of commercial matters, including breach of contract, business entity control litigation, and shareholder disputes