Description:
An Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Firm is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with contract review, transactional work, and general legal experience. This role will have a have focus on negotiating and reviewing contracts. However, this position will provide legal support to the company worldwide operations in a several areas. Position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.Responsibility
- Draft, review, negotiate and manage a range of contracts, which may include, but are not limited to, purchase agreements, master services agreements, NDAs, and work orders/statements of work.
- Advise on the company's rights, remedies, duties and obligations in existing agreements.
- Identify risks in potential transactions and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
- Provide legal advise to management on unique issues which arise outside of the usual course of business.
- Liaise with multiple departments to gather input across a range of areas of expertise.
- Ensure contracts cover terms which are key to Rurhpumpen business interests.
- Stay informed on changes to laws and regulations which have an impact.
- Oversee outside counsel on matters which we have hired out.
- Ensure the company is following best practices of corporate governance.
- Maintain corporate records.
Education:
JD degree from an accredited law school and active bar license in at least one state.
Experience:
- Preferable 3-5 years of prior legal experience relevant to this position
- Significant experience advising, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional matters.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Must be able to work and communicate with a diverse workforce spread across various time zones
- Ability to think critically and strategically.
- Adaptable and able to handle multiple tasks with short turnaround deadlines.
- Detail oriented, able to keep large numbers files and records organized
Physical Requirements:
Bending, Kneeling, Standing, Sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lb.
