• Serve in a compliance role to minimize risks;
• Draft and enforce company policies and procedures for employees;
• Draft, review, and revise contracts on behalf of the company;
• Enter into real estate transactions on behalf of the company;
• Facilitate lawsuits brought against and on behalf of the company, including hiring outside counsel, when appropriate;
• Oversee all legal aspects of the company, including tax issues, human resources issues, etc.
• File necessary documents which are required for an organization to keep its status, such as filing yearly documents with one's state Secretary of State to maintain an incorporated status.

Corporations and other businesses are regulated by state law, as well as federal law, the company by-laws, and other governing documents.  If a company is named in a lawsuit, such as a class action lawsuit, or some other form of business litigation, then corporate attorneys help facilitate the lawsuit and hire outside counsel for representation, among other duties.

Corporate attorneys play an integral role as to how smoothly a company is run.  They also help minimize risks.  Utilizing in-house counsel is a cost-effective way for a company to take care of its legal needs.  If your company could use the services of a corporate attorney, even if not on a full time basis, one may benefit from contacting an attorney skilled in this area.