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Colonial Group, Inc.
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Colonial Group, Inc.

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Posted:
November 4, 2020
Location:
Savannah, Georgia
Type:
Full Time - General Counsel
Experience Level:
5-7 years experience
Categories:
Corporate Generalist, General Commercial/Contracts, Real Estate

Colonial Group is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company of a variety of subsidiaries. Our group offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, which combined with strategic infrastructure, and logistics capabilities, create significant value for our customers.

As one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. We have grown steadily expanding into new markets and cultivating business relationships that span the globe. We have a proven record of success in the following business sectors: 

  • Wholesale Petroleum Marketing
  • Liquid and Dry Bulk Terminal Storage & Services
  • Fuel and Lubricant Distribution & Services
  • Marine Bunkering Service
  • Natural Gas Storage, Marketing & Distribution
  • Retail Fuel & Convenience Markets
  • Marine Vessel Safety & Compliance Consulting
  • Industrial Chemical Supply & Distribution
  • Yacht Maintenance, Repair & Refit Facility

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as core member and trusted advisor to the company’s senior leadership team and business units, providing counsel on issues of strategic importance and contributing to the company’s overall planning process.
  • As a direct report to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer serve as company’s first in-house legal counsel and sole gatekeeper of all current internal and external legal work.
  • Manage all aspects of legal, risk management, and corporate governance.
  • Maximize effectiveness of all company legal activity while minimizing external spend on legal matters.
  • Monitor and manage exposure to current and potential litigation, recommend actions including settlement where appropriate to reduce overall financial and reputational costs.
  • Primary stakeholder in the administration of risk mitigation policies and strategies as it relates to contractual arrangements and insurance coverage.
  • Management of outside counsel as required.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Contract Management & Real Estate
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Litigation and Claims Monitoring
  • Business Development
  • Credit and Collections

Please visit our Website for complete position description.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • JD from accredited law school.
  • Active member of the Georgia Bar 6-8 years of experience working on a variety of general commercial matters.
  • Insurance experience preferred.
  • Real estate and contract experience preferred.

About Colonial Group, Inc.
Colonial Group is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company of a variety of subsidiaries. Our group offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, which combined with strategic infrastructure, and logistics capabilities, create significant value for our customers. As one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. We have grown steadily expanding into new markets and cultivating business relationships that span the globe. We have a proven record of success in the following business sectors: • Wholesale Petroleum Marketing • Liquid and Dry Bulk Terminal Storage & Services • Fuel and Lubricant Distribution & Services • Marine Bunkering Service • Natural Gas Storage, Marketing & Distribution • Retail Fuel & Convenience Markets • Marine Vessel Safety & Compliance Consulting • Industrial Chemical Supply & Distribution • Yacht Maintenance, Repair & Refit Facility
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