Description:

Overview:
We are looking for CORPORATE COUNSEL OR SENIOR COUNSEL based in Stamford, Connecticut office to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States. This role will partner with various stakeholders, including senior business partner across the A German Multinational Company

Responsibilities:
Contracts and Contract Database Management

Manage legal topics arising from or related to supply chain, logistics, quality, R&D, and operations
Provide legal insight and support to international stakeholders/project managers on US contract negotiations and post contract execution topics, especially with manufacturing matters
Coordinate with and advise cross functional teams on legal considerations and potential risks
Advise and collaborate with executives, managers, and other personnel to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support
Draft and negotiate a high volume of complex contracts including but not limited to supply chain, R&D, real estate, IT/software, quality, finance, human resources, etc.)
Manage the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents, templates, stakeholder inquiries, system enhancements and licenses

Operational Responsibilities

Be the main legal contact and business partner to all operational teams and functions
Support supply chain legal topics on all phases of the planning, production, importation, transportation, scrapping and the customer distribution cycle
Work closely with Quality and R&D; respond to inquiries on stability, storage, and raw material topics, innovation and project initiatives as needed

Compliance and Legal Department Management Responsibilities

Manage company compliance program and localize global policies/materials
Closely collaborate with A German Multinational Company HQ's legal & compliance teams on compliance matters
Train colleagues on legal and company policies, and track and report such compliance trainings (tracking numbers/ dates/ system entries)
Keep up to date and inform the key stakeholders on compliance laws, regulations, case rulings, and changes that impact the business/ industry
Manage department SOPs and other operational documents with cross functional departments
Maintain corporate housekeeping including but not limited to board consents, resolutions, minutes, and other corporate entity maintenance matters
Manage filing and submission of such corporate records both internally and externally as needed
Assist with audits and other risk management initiatives
Liaise with external lawyers and manage legal budget in collaboration with finance department
Track legal costs, invoices, purchase orders etc. for the legal department
Assist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as needed
Supervise law clerks, temporary staff, interns, and other staff as needed
Manage externship recruiting and partnership with local law schools

Qualifications:

Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required
A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
6-10 years of experience as Legal Counsel (preferably as in-house counsel)
Specialized knowledge of supply chain operations, R&D & Quality and other technical matters.
Demonstrated ability to advise company executives
Ability to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, business minded solution
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
Consumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong, clear, concise communication skills
Ability to communicate to internal clients at all levels of the organization
Collaborative, positive, pro-active, solution-oriented approach
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organize
Able to perform administrative takes as needed
The ability to travel domestically and internationally (<25%)