Eric Hart

• Completed projects with high level of accuracy by working independently and with diverse business partners.
• Monitored new legislation and regulatory changes that impacted [Area of business] and [Area of business] to advise management accordingly.
• Performed wide range of legal work as part of in-house legal group for company with [Number] employees.
• Led complex and pivotal legal work in fast-paced environment.
• Handled corporate legal matters through deep knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to [Area of expertise], [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise].
• Translated complex legal issues into understandable terms.
• Negotiated and drafted [Type] contracts.
• Led merger and acquisition due diligence investigations and handled integration legal aspects.
• Handled complex legal issues using sound judgment, integrity, business acumen and decisiveness.
• Met tight deadlines and effectively managed multiple priorities using strong organizational skills.
• Achieved successful outcomes in legal matters by employing strong business acumen and exceptional level of common sense.
• Reviewed and advised leadership on required disclosures for [Area of expertise], [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise].
• Composed and reviewed [Type] documents and employee communications to target issues and provide legal counsel.
• Advised clients on bidding laws and compliance investigations on fiscal practices.
• Coordinated and collaborated with Associate General Counsel by working together on important legal issues.
• Applied legal knowledge and expertise while working in busy law firm with [Number] staff.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
• Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
• Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
• Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
• Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.

• Drafted [Type] documents on clients' behalf by balancing objectives and legal requirements and prohibitions.
• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
• Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
• Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
• Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
• Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
• Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
• Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
• Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.

· Provided full service litigation representation of both individual and business clients, mainly focusing on employment related matters, intellectual property issues, and business disputes.

· Assisted Human Resources departments of business clients with conducting investigations into various complaints.

· Provided transactional and problem solving guidance in non-litigation matters, including drafting of license agreements, sales agreements, and other operations matters.

· Formed corporations and limited liability companies for clients, and guided clients with their business operations and governance.

· Involved in the management of all aspects of litigation cases, including trial, before mediators, arbitrators, and administrative, state and federal judges, in cases involving copyright, trademark, trade secrets, false advertising, employment matters, business law, contracts disputes, corporate governance and real estate issues.

· Advised business clients on issues related to employment, operations, governance, marketing, potential contract disputes, and assisted in drafting new contracts and improving existing ones.

· Supervised associate attorneys, interns, and staff to guarantee high quality of work.

· Involved in all aspects of litigation for cases involving employment discrimination, employee rights, breach of contract, privacy rights, trade secrets, and labor law.