[Hiring] Assistant Corporate Counsel @Carisk Partners

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and business-minded Entry-Level Corporate Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This position is designed for a recently licensed attorney with approximately 1–2 years of legal experience who is interested in developing broad corporate and transactional proficiency in a fast-paced business environment.

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to the company and its executive and business teams across corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, entity management, and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, exercising sound judgment, and escalating complex legal issues appropriately.

Note: Role is Remote in South Carolina

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and membership in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Approximately 1–2 years of relevant legal experience, including experience gained in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable legal environment, preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated to more senior legal counsel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive legal and business matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint along with AI tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support research, and analysis.
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use contract lifecycle management, document management, and other legal technology platforms.

Requirements

• Experience supporting business transactions, commercial agreements, entity management, or corporate governance matters.
• Experience working with state corporate filings and business registrations.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management software or other legal technology tools.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders or cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of general corporate and contract law principles.
• Notary Public certification is a plus.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, and many other Ancillary Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• ClassPass Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Flexible and Hybrid Schedule Options*
• Internal Education Programs and Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Company-Wide Diversity and Holiday Celebrations
• Best Places to Work Award Recipient 5 years in a row!

*Schedule options and work location vary between departments and management approval