Jay Coggin

About Jay Coggin

As a seasoned business attorney with over 15 years of experience, I have successfully navigated the complexities of legal matters in diverse environments—from large multinational corporations to start-ups. My career spans both in-house roles and law firm practice, providing me with a broad perspective on the legal landscape.Core Areas of Expertise:• Contracts• Commercial Transactions• Real Estate• Mergers & Acquisitions• Labor & Employment• Compliance• Risk Management• Litigation Management• Marketing & Intellectual Property• Corporate Governance• InsuranceI have worked closely with corporate boards, executive teams, and leaders across various functions, including Finance, HR, Internal Audit, IT, Real Estate, Business Development, and Customer Relations. My approach is strategic and consultative, and I strive to align legal advice with business objectives.I have successfully led and mentored teams of attorneys, paralegals, customer service representatives, and HR professionals, fostering cultures of teamwork to achieve high performance.

Experience

1. General Counsel & HR Director

   Patriot Family Homes

   Jan 2023 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   General Counsel & HR Director2023 – Present | Remote (Memphis, Tennessee, United States)Serve as the chief legal and HR executive for a start-up property management company and affiliated real estate investment companies. Provide expertise in acquisitions, contracts, real estate, labor and employment, compliance, litigation and risk management, and corporate law.Responsibilities• Leadership & Management: Oversee all legal and HR functions; serve as a key member of the senior executive team, advising on legal implications of business strategies and initiatives; lead and mentor high-performing legal and HR teams.• Contracts: Negotiate contracts, including leases, real estate purchase and sale agreements, credit facilities, vendor contracts, NDAs, and SaaS and other technology agreements• Compliance: Research laws and implement processes to ensure legal compliance; obtain licenses and registrations; advocate for favorable rental regulations with state and local governments. • Privacy: Lead data privacy and cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection regulations; developed data handling practices, privacy policies, and incident response procedures.• Litigation: Guide commercial and employment litigation and customer complaint resolution.• HR: Direct HR operations, including employee development, talent acquisition, payroll, training, and compliance.

Education

• University of Mississippi

  Bachelor of Accountancy

  1988 — 1993

• University of Mississippi School of Law

  Juris Doctor

  1996 — 1999

• University of Mississippi

  Master of Accountancy, Accounting

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Legal Writing
• Litigation Management
• Legal Advice
• Licensing
• Litigation Support
• Negotiation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Real Estate
• Corporate Law
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Marketing
• Contract Management
• Due Diligence
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Governance
• Securities
• Legal Assistance
• Legal Research
• Intellectual Property
• Joint Ventures