Phil Powell

About Phil Powell

As a seasoned business attorney with specialized training in maritime law, I hold an…

Experience

1. General Counsel

   Northern Pelagic Group, LLC (NORPEL)

   Mar 2023 — Present · New Bedford, MA, US

   As General Counsel at Norpel, I lead the legal strategy and provide pivotal guidance to align with the company\'s strategic goals, ensuring legal compliance and operational excellence. My role involves a proactive approach to navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, supporting Norpel’s mission and business objectives.Key responsibilities include:Conducting thorough legal research and analysis on commercial operations to provide strategic legal insights that drive corporate initiatives.Advising company executives on the legal implications of business decisions, ensuring informed, strategic actions that align with broader corporate goals.Leading the negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial transactions and agreements to maximize value and minimize risk.Overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements across all aspects of the business, and developing compliance strategies to anticipate and mitigate potential legal challenges.Representing Norpel in interactions with governmental and non-governmental entities, advocating for the company’s interests and enhancing our industry standing.Managing and strategically directing outside counsel to handle ongoing legal disputes and transactions efficiently and in alignment with Norpel’s strategic interests.Enhancing internal policies and governance practices to uphold rigorous standards of compliance and integrity across all company operations.In this role, I utilize a comprehensive approach to legal management, integrating proactive risk management with strategic business planning to support Norpel’s continuous growth and industry leadership.

Skills

• Constitutional Law
• Logistics
• Policy
• Lexisnexis
• Legal Research
• Corporate Law
• Personal Injury
• Legal Issues
• Military
• Maritime
• Westlaw
• Legal Documents
• Public Policy
• Commercial Litigation
• Government
• Security Clearance
• Document Drafting
• Analysis
• American History
• Editing
• Military Operations
• Leadership
• Business Law
• Dod
• Policy Analysis
• Contract Law
• Legal Advice
• Appeals
• Maritime Operations
• Courts
• Legislative Relations
• Civil Litigation
• Research
• Trials
• Microsoft Office
• Lexis
• Political Science
• Commercial Fishing
• International Law
• Military Logistics