Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team and provide expert legal guidance across our global manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive legal advisor with deep knowledge of commercial contracts, labor and employment laws, compliance, and corporate governance, with a strong ability to operate within a fast-paced, high-growth global manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
* Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters impacting the business, including commercial, operational, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts, manufacturing operations, supply chain agreements, product liability, and intellectual property.
* Oversee and manages legal risks and opportunities across multiple subsidiaries and product lines within the company.
* Supports the development and implementation of company-wide legal policies and best practices.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, operations, procurement, and corporate development, to ensure legal considerations are addressed in business decision-making.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, distribution and sales contracts, licensing agreements, joint ventures, and NDAs.
* Support sales, procurement, R&D and operations teams in contract interpretation and enforcement.
* Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations, including environmental, health and safety (EHS), labor laws, trade regulations, and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Employment & Labor Law
* Advise on employment-related legal issues such as hiring practices, employee relations, workplace investigations, and terminations.
* Support HR and management in developing legally compliant policies and procedures.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
* Manage and coordinate outside counsel on litigation and dispute matters.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
* A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the U.S.;
* Bar admission in at least one state;
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house (manufacturing company is preferred);
* Strong track record drafting, negotiating and managing a variety of commercial contracts and strategic collaborations;
* A strong commitment to serving as an engaged partner to the business and the legal team on all things commercial contracting;
* Proven ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice in a timely and efficient manner
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills with the ability to balance legal risk management with pragmatic business solutions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and various levels of leadership.
* Strategic, proactive mindset with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
* A good understanding of technology and willing to support new legal projects that incorporate and use technology; and
* Willing to take on new challenges and effectively contribute to organizational goals.
Work Conditions And Physical Requirements
* Occasional travel may be required.
* Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.