Description:

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Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Legal & Compliance team and will provide practical, commercially focused, and solutions-oriented legal advice. The role supports a broad range of matters affecting a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions serving the mining industry, including commercial contracting, corporate and M&A, real estate, labor and employment, environmental, regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters.
This position is a highly motivated, business-minded attorney who is comfortable working independently, partnering closely with business leaders, and finding practical solutions to complex legal and commercial issues. This is a unique opportunity to develop a broad in-house legal skill set, work directly with senior leadership, and gain exposure to nearly every aspect of a global business.
The position is based in Beachwood, Ohio, with remote opportunities also considered

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and support commercial legal matters across sales and procurement, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, terms and conditions, and other commercial documents, and advising on contractual issues and disputes.
Provide legal support on environmental, real estate, labor and employment, and litigation matters.
Advise on commercial arrangements involving contract and toll manufacturing, supply, logistics, transportation, and distribution.
Support corporate governance and entity management, including corporate secretarial matters and coordination of local corporate support.
Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls while partnering with functions including SHES, ESG, Finance, Tax, HR, Operations, Growth, Manufacturing Processes, Supply Chain, and Innovation.
Support compliance initiatives and training, including the Code of Conduct, competition/antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, and other compliance matters.
Provide legal and transactional support for business growth initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures, internal reorganizations, restructurings, expansions, and financing transactions.
Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and integration activities.
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business teams.
Support the General Counsel on strategic legal initiatives, projects, and other matters as needed.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, whether at a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both.
Strong professional ethics, judgment, integrity, and accountability.
Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, actionable advice.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take ownership of matters, exercise initiative, and drive projects through completion.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while recognizing when escalation or additional support is appropriate.
Collaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships across functions and with senior leadership.
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible business terms.
Ability to develop and deliver effective legal and compliance training.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and multiple deadlines.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment across a broad range of legal matters.
Commitment to Austin Powder's Core Values.
Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Qualifications That Can Set You Apart

Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
International and cross-border legal experience.
Experience supporting mining, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, or another highly regulated industrial business.