James Young
General Counsel (Public and Private companies); Executive Team member; Former Non-Profit Board Director
- Role
- General Counsel at Chefman & CHEF iQ
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Young
A seasoned attorney and a former Public and Private Company General Counsel and Executive Leadership Team member with proven track record for delivering timely innovative business and legal solutions, implementing strategic growth initiatives, building strong relationships throughout an organization including Board and C-level team relationships and managing through change including company transformations and turnarounds. Areas of Expertise and Core Competencies: • Corporate Governance and Compliance Matters both Domestically and Internationally • Represent Board of Directors and Committees • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures and other Corporate Transactions • SEC Compliance including SEC Inquiries, Filings, IPOs and Tender Offers • Global Strategic and Financial Initiatives including both Public and Private Equity and Debt Financings, CMBS/Real Estate Financings and Various Loan Facilities • Licensing/Franchising Arrangements (Domestically and Globally) • Commercial Agreements • Domestic and International Tax Savings Plans and Restructurings • Human Resources/Employee Relations Matters • Global Intellectual Property Compliance and Management • Global Commercial Litigation • Real Estate • Shareholder and Investor Relations • Global Restructuring and Bankruptcy Matters • Team Building and Leadership Across an Organization Bar Admissions: Admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey
Experience
General Counsel
Mar 2025 — Present · Mahwah, NJ, US
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1996 — 1999
Babson College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance and Investments
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Litigation
- Sec Filings
- Software Licensing
- Strategic Planning
- Mediation
- Legal Writing
- Management
- Privacy Law
- Licensing
- Corporate Law
- Retail
- High Yield Bonds
- Term Loan
- Revolving Lines of Credit
- Securities
- Debt Restructuring
- Contract Law
- Licensing Negotiations
- Credit Facilities
- Commercial Contracts
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Negotiation
- Corporate Governance
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