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Public Organization - Strong Work/Life Balance - Minimal nights/weekends - VARIETY - Strong Upward Mobility This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us: Large Industrial Manufacturing Corporation seeks a Assistant General Counsel to report directly to the GC and assist on transactional daily legal matters including M&A, Compliance & Regulation, Real Estate, Risk evaluation, Employment & Labor, and more.
Please apply if you have either large law firm experience or have a combination of firm and in-house experience.
Why join us?- Variety: your role could span employment, governance & reporting, real estate, acquisitions, EPA, DOJ, food safety, emergency response, etc.
- Work/Life Balance: Rarely work nights/weekends unless there is a deal or urgent situation
- Great culture - approachable
- Work in the gray
Job Details Primary Duties:
- Provide guidance to senior management on the legal aspects of major business, legal, and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee key corporate deals, including mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business projects.
- Ensure the company remains in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, both domestically and internationally, in line with company values and ethical standards.
- Handle negotiations and management of contracts and property agreements.
- Advise on dispute resolution and assess litigation risks related to areas such as product liability, environmental issues, employment matters, investigations, and more.
- Offer legal advice on labor and employment law topics.
- Manage and oversee external legal counsel and other third-party advisors, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with different business units to update and align practices and procedures with legal requirements.
- Draft, review, and oversee the management of legal agreements and documents.
- Partner with internal teams to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
- Provide strategic legal guidance, weighing the impact of decisions, anticipating challenges, and proposing proactive solutions, all while upholding ethical standards.
- Build and nurture trust and strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Stay informed on legal developments by conducting continuous research on relevant laws and regulations.
- Supervise external legal counsel and manage specific litigation matters.
- Take on additional legal responsibilities as assigned by senior legal leadership.
Qualifications:
- At least five years of legal experience.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
- A proactive approach to legal team involvement, adding value through business counseling and problem-solving.
- Expertise in corporate law, including governance and reporting.
- Strong business insight with a deep understanding of the commercial and financial impacts of strategic decisions.
- Critical thinking skills to foresee and solve complex issues efficiently.
- Proven ability to manage projects and processes, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn new areas and take ownership of various legal matters.
- Strong decision-making abilities, quickly earning respect and trust from business leaders across the organization.
- Team-oriented, capable of leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve key milestones and drive results.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
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