Legal Counsel

About the role

The Legal Counsel will provide expert legal advice and contract support to the business, focusing on negotiating, reviewing, and executing contracts. This role involves working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to address legal matters and support the company's operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to safeguard the company's interests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Advise management on legal risks and recommend strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide legal support on business transactions and projects.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations that may impact the company.
• Assist in resolving disputes and managing litigation matters as required.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience with legal matters either in-house, private practice, or combined.
• JD or LLM degree.
• Spanish or French language skills highly beneficial.
• Experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector desirable but not essential.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess legal risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising management and collaborating with internal teams.
• Highly collaborative, working closely with counterparts across the global legal function.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive wider benefits package.

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $185,000 per year base salary.

Schedule

Hybrid working out of the Brookfield (WI), Mesa (AZ), locations or remote with some travel to the office.