Jacob Hilton
Des Moines
Summary
Corporate Attorney with over 3+ years of experience specializing in transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. Expert in contract drafting, review , and negotiation, with a strong focus on compliance with GDPR, HIPPA, and CCPA. Proven track record in providing strategic legal counsel and driving business growth through meticulous legal analysis and innovative solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Counsel
Insightsoftware, LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
- Develop, implement, and streamline company-wide contract policies and procedures to ensure consistency and mitigate legal risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to assess and manage risk, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and support strategic initiatives.
- Resolve legal disputes in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel as necessary.
- Provide legal oversight for reduction-in-force initiatives, ensuring adherence to employment contracts, federal labor laws, and state regulations.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and provide proactive guidance to business units on compliance matters.
JUNIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
LightEdge Solutions LLC
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Draft and negotiate transactional documents, ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPPA, and CCPA.
- Implemented contract management system, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Support sales team with legal negotiations and specialized language.
- Advise on M&A transactions, providing strategic legal insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate legal complexities.
- Implement companywide contract management system, streamlining agreement generation and enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Provide strategic legal counsel on key corporate issues, delivering actionable insights that drive business growth and mitigate potential risks.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to navigate legal complexities, fostering a culture of compliance and informed decision-making.
- Meticulously review and refine legal documents, ensuring accuracy and protecting company interests in all business transactions.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Seymour, Kremer, Koch LLP
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Litigated diverse criminal and civil cases from initiation to trial, securing favorable outcomes.
- Drafted comprehensive business agreements, specializing in real estate and construction sectors.
- Advised clients on transactions, enhancing legal compliance and business efficiency.
- Analyzed legal claims, providing strategic solutions to a broad range of clients.
- Provided strategic counsel on complex transactions, facilitating smooth negotiations and fostering positive outcomes for individuals and businesses.
- Meticulously evaluated legal claims across various domains, identifying key issues and developing robust defense strategies for clients.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Summit Athletes and Coaches
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Negotiated athlete endorsements, securing high-value deals and ensuring compliance with NFL guidelines.
- Streamlined sponsorship processes with NFLPA agent, enhancing efficiency and maximizing athlete opportunities.
- Guided college athletes in understanding and negotiating NIL agreements, improving their marketability.
- Analyzed complex sponsorship agreements, identifying key terms and potential risks, resulting in more favorable contract outcomes for athletes.
- Developed creative strategies for NIL agreements, helping college athletes capitalize on emerging opportunities while maintaining eligibility.
- Drove significant growth in athlete endorsement deals through strategic negotiations, expanding client reach and increasing overall revenue.
LAW CLERK
Yost and Baill LLP
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on civil issues, supporting case strategies with detailed analysis.
- Analyzed and summarized accident reconstructions and police reports to assist in case preparation.
- Organized and advised on subrogation case files, ensuring efficient case management and resolution.
- Organized and streamlined subrogation case files, ensuring thorough documentation and efficient retrieval of critical information for legal proceedings.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY INTERN
Iridium Sports Agency
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with UFC and fighting league rules, maintaining regulatory standards.
- Guided NCAA clients on Name, Image, and Likeness rules, ensuring full adherence.
- Collaborated with team to resolve compliance issues, improving client satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to ensure compliance with sports industry regulations, enhancing agency's risk management strategies.
- Analyzed sports industry regulations to enhance agency's risk management strategies and ensure full compliance for UFC and NCAA clients.
LAW CLERK
Lee Law Firm, LLC
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Drafted and submitted motions to Circuit Court, achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
- Assisted Attorney Lee with legal interpretation and analysis, ensuring accurate case strategies.
- Conducted client interviews and provided counseling, enhancing client satisfaction and case preparation.
- Conducted legal research, drafted motions, and assisted in case preparation.
- Analyzed complex legal documents, enhancing firm's efficiency in client representation.
- Analyzed complex legal documents to enhance firm's efficiency in client representation, contributing to favorable outcomes in Circuit Court motions.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR -
Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee, WI05.2022
B.A. - HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (DOUBLE MAJOR)
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2018
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Legal Research
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- High Pressure Situations
- Transaction Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Document Review
- Problem Solving
- Business Development
- Regulatory Analysis
- Legal research
- Corporate governance
- Drafting complex legal documents
Community Service
Youth football coach, Junior Husky Youth Football, Fall 2024,
6th grade football coach, Elkhorn Elks Youth Football, Fall 2022,
Varsity Football Coach, West Allis Central High School, Fall 2019 - Spring 2021,
Timeline
Corporate Counsel
Insightsoftware, LLC
10.2024 - Current
JUNIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
LightEdge Solutions LLC
02.2023 - 09.2024
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Seymour, Kremer, Koch LLP
06.2022 - 02.2023
LAW CLERK
Yost and Baill LLP
01.2022 - 05.2022
LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY INTERN
Iridium Sports Agency
08.2021 - 03.2022
LAW CLERK
Lee Law Firm, LLC
05.2021 - 12.2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Summit Athletes and Coaches
08.2020 - 07.2022
B.A. - HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (DOUBLE MAJOR)
Iowa State University
JURIS DOCTOR -
Marquette University Law School
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