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Experienced Strategic Leader with several years of experience within high-stress environments with a keen ability to lead others and successfully manage both new and existing client accounts within the legal industry. Experienced in providing in-house corporate counsel, drafting complex legal documentation, and creating comprehensive legal strategies. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with co-workers, vendors, clients, and members of management.

  Provided exceptional legal support within a fast-paced corporate environment valued at over $1.8 billion which included a group of 8 individual companies operating under a single trade name

  Reviewed internal strategic initiatives and advised members of executive management on potential risk, created customer and supplier contracts, and resolved complex legal disputes

  Consistently monitored internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with both federal and state regulations in addition to administering worker s compensation for 13 locations

  Played a lead role in drafting and negotiating consulting agreements and other legal documentation in addition to advising sales teams on compensation agreements/structure

  Worked closely with outside counsel on litigation issues related to product liability, warranties, general liability, personal injury, and safety related matters

  Led the completion of real estate transactions both internationally and domestically, assisted with annual internal audits, and tracked legal claims through a complex legal matters database

  Facilitated daily legal operations/transactions within a publicly owned company which required overseeing transactions and supporting locations in the U.S., Canada, UK, and UAE

  Drafted complex business agreements and contracts, provided legal advise to members of executive management, and oversaw licensing, insurance, and intellectual property issues

  Created articles focused on addressing compliance issues, monitored organizational websites for legal issues (privacy, terms of use, marketing), and assisted with trademark issues

  Provided comprehensive training to staff members on contract compliance, breach of contract, issue spotting, and corporate documentation while simultaneously managing outside counsel

  Maintained a keen knowledge of on-line privacy policies, terms of use, intellectual property, supplier and/or manufacturing contracts, RFPs, logistics, and general claim settlement

  Acted as Co-Chair of Records Management Committee

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Bollman, Lesser & McGlynn, LLP, Lake Forest, IL August 2004-May 2006

  Administered financial accounts for large-scale client estates and trusts along with providing legal advise for clients on estate planning

  Designed and implemented standard operating procedures which focused on increasing organizational revenue along with providing counsel to business entities on legal issues

  Drafted detailed probate pleadings, wills, and trusts which required identifying client needs and financial goals

  Represented both commercial and residential clients in complex real estate transactions which included review and negotiating commercial leases

  Played an integral role in completing both drafting and pleadings in divorce, small claims, collections, and property disputes

  Guided litigation procedures focused on breach of contract, toxic mold damage, and personal injury which required drafting pleadings and attending court for motions and status calls

  Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities in order to complete in-depth legal research while simultaneously updating the firm on revised UCC articles

Additional Professional Experience:

  Barista, Starbucks

  Manager of Legal Services/Legal Assistant, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Assistant to VP of Sales and Marketing-Northeast Division, Business Records Corporation

  Assistant to VP of Marketing, I.C. Harbour Construction Company

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in progressive legal roles with a background in providing legal guidance to key clients, acting as in-house counsel for large corporations, drafting legal documentation, and handling complex legal cases. In addition, I have a keen ability to lead internal strategic initiatives and foster positive rapport with co-workers, clients, and members of management.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes a Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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