General Counsel

Description
About Leyton:
Leyton is a global consultancy firm dedicated to helping companies of all sizes improve their business performance with innovation funding through underutilized tax strategies and incentives. Founded in 1997, we have grown to over 3,000 employees in 16 countries, with US offices in Boston and San Francisco.? Having established our US presence in 2018 Leyton USA has the feel of a startup with the financial stability of a larger company.?
The US is Leyton's quickest growing market, we consult on seven different tax products including Research & Development Tax Credit, Employee Retention Credit, Energy Efficiency Incentives, Cost Segregation, State & Local Tax, Refund Reviews, Grants & Incentives. Our sales and strategic staff, technical experts and tax specialists work across 70 different industries to determine which tax products will help their business grow sustainably.
We offer real career opportunities in a fast-growing, friendly firm with a dynamic and ambitious team. With diverse groups from sales to scientists, there is plenty to learn and collaborate on - ideal for those who are intellectually curious. ?Our compensation package is competitive and you will be rewarded on the basis of your personal performance, as well as on the basis of the company's overall achievements. For the right candidate, the extensive growth plans for the US offer the opportunity to progress quickly.
Function of the Role:
Leyton is seeking an in-house General Counsel, role is full-time during standard business hours and can be remote (from any US location). You will perform a wide range of legal functions, such as handling pre-suit matters, managing litigation matters (e.g. defense of consumer claims, B2B disputes and some employment litigation) and outside counsel.
Main responsibilities will include:• Manage certain litigation matters being handled by outside counsel by coordinating and directing and driving sophisticated and complex case strategy• Partner with outside counsel to draft/edit pleadings• Review, revise, and complete discovery, performing legal research as necessary, interview, and prepare witnesses for depositions and trial, and negotiating settlements.• Administration of various litigation and corporate matters, discovery projects, document review, and legal research on a variety of issues, including compliance and regulatory matters.• Development of policies and procedures to mitigate corporate risk• Review of business/commercial contracts. drafting responses to regulators• Provide guidance to HR, and, as needed, perform various other legal tasks, such as legal research and legal projects
Desired Skills & Experience:• Partner level at current organization• Experience arbitrating commercial and business litigation• 12+ years of relevant litigation and arbitration experience
What we offer you:• Competitive salary and benefits• Generous 4 weeks vacation• Summer Fridays (half day)• Comprehensive Benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Generous vacation time, 401k, Pre-tax Transit & Parking plans• Career Growth Opportunities - we're growing, fast!• Flexible and autonomous work environment• Volunteer Opportunities• Exposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our values
Physical Requirements:• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Leyton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.