Job Description

Silver Bay is seeking a talented Attorney to join our legal team. This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska and a fully remote schedule may be available to the right candidate. Remote employees will be required to travel on a regular schedule. Anchorage, Alaska is the preferred location for this position.

General Function

Silver Bay’s Attorney will support the company’s legal and business objectives by providing advice on a wide range of corporate matters, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. This position requires a proactive, solution-oriented professional with excellent analytical skills and business acumen to navigate complex legal issues and mitigate risk.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

1. Ensure that business is conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures to minimize liability exposure.
2. Responsible for day-to-day legal matters including but not limited to government contracting, employment law, and regulatory compliance matters.
3. Represent Silver Bay at hearings; bring cases before hearing boards and regulatory agencies; examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relations to points of law, case law, and legal precedent.
4. Conduct legal research; gather and compile legal instruments and documents; identify witnesses, records, and other information required to present cases; prepare and present legal documents and analysis as required.
5. Provide legal support to General Counsel for a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing arrangements, and strategic partnerships, including conducting due diligence.
6. Manage special projects as assigned by General Counsel.
7. Draft, review, and support negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts and legal documents, such as lease, non-disclosure, customer, vendor, and licensing agreements.
8. Monitor, research, and advise on new and existing laws and regulations impacting the company.
9. Assist in the management and protection of the company's IP portfolio.
10. Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understand Silver Bay’s mission, values and strategic focus areas and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
• Knowledge of State of Alaska statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Procurement Regulations, and other government Agency procurement supplements.
• Strong business acumen and an ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally, with an emphasis on the presentation of material in a meaningful manner to the ultimate decision maker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Conceptualize, analyze and apply knowledge of legal principles.
• Research and organize technical information with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Plan, organize, motivate and direct others in a team environment in the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Build effective and cooperative relationships at all levels within the company.
• Manage multiple projects across a wide spectrum of subject areas with superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills.
• Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.
• Make decisions, solve problems and exercise excellent judgment.
• Work well under pressure and independently prioritize workload.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.
• Maintain a high degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

• D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to the Alaska Bar Association
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience as a licensed attorney
• Strong contract negotiation, legal writing, and risk assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of the commercial fishing industry