General Counsel and Risk Manager

About the role

The General Counsel and Risk Manager position at Blanchard Machinery Company advises the Executive team and other staff members regarding legal issues and matters that arise in the course of business. This role serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing expert legal counsel and oversight while leading the organization's legal and risk management functions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on legal and risk matters (including project, corporate, and merger and acquisition risks) and advising throughout project pursuit and execution from contract negotiation to early identification and resolution of project risks.
• Assist in satisfying applicable compliance and regulatory requirements and mitigating risks on a Company-wide basis.
• Advise and counsel the Executive team and management on legal and business matters and risk issues.
• Act as liaison with outside counsel as well as client representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and governmental agencies.
• Develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks for the Company and business projects.
• Evaluate the impact of existing and proposed regulations, court decisions, and law including any proposed changes in the law that might affect Company policies and operating procedures.
• Act as a liaison for legal matters with the Employee Relations, Credit, Finance, Tax, Safety, Talent and Development, and Operations teams.
• Review and advise on various contracts, leases, NDAs, and other corporate legal documents and make recommendations for modification, revision, and clarification of documents as needed.
• Maintain and update standard documents and agreements for Company-wide use.
• Prepare and maintain the legal department budget.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor’s Degree with South Carolina law license in good standing required.
• Have completed or be willing to complete SC Rule 403(b) requirements.
• 5+ years of in-house corporate counsel experience.
• 2+ years of risk management experience.
• Insurance claim management experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and legal research databases.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively throughout all levels across an organization.
• Ability to prioritize workload, organize technical work and resources.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and plan and implement objectives effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor’s Degree with South Carolina law license in good standing.
• Experience in in-house corporate counsel and risk management roles.
• Experience in insurance claim management is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Project management and risk assessment.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Compliance and regulatory affairs.
• Team leadership and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Safeguards a safe and healthy work environment.

Pay

Competitive Pay.

Schedule

Full-time.