General Counsel

Description:

Description:
An In-House Firm is currently seeking full-time, General Counsel at their East Canton location. The General Counsel will ensure adherence to legal standards and in-house policies. They perform regular audits of business procedures and processes to ensure this compliance as well as develop risk management strategies.

General counsel:
Reports to: President

Job Type: Full Time

Exempt position

Job Location: On-site, East Canton, OH

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates as member of management team.
• Advises the senior management on business operations relating to investment, risks and any other policy development.
• Supervises the analysis, interpretation, and negotiation of contract documents. Manage contract lifecycle.
• Provides guidance and oversight for the company to conduct its business in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provides leadership for the EH&S team.
• Analyzes internal business systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.
• Creates, modifies, updates, and implements the company's policies.
• Acts as the liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, handling inspections, audits, and other regulatory interactions.
• Develops risk management strategies.
• Designs control systems to address cases of violation of internal business policies.
• Designs ongoing training programs for employees of the business.
• Collaborates with departmental leaders to ensure that all business operations are in line with business policies.
• Conducts regular internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance and manage regulatory risk.

Requirements:
Education/Skills Requirements:
Juris Doctorate Degree

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be licensed in a jurisdiction, preferably Ohio
• 10+ years of experience in compliance in the Construction and/or Industrial Services Industries
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Teamwork oriented.

Preferred:
Experience with international business contracts and compliance

Supervises:

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