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Job Summary
We are looking to hire a Corporate Counsel based in Austin TX reporting to our Sr Corporate Counsel.
As a Corporate Counsel for Flex; you will be a Legal Counsel and honorable business partner guiding and contributing on global commercial transactions of one or more of our business units regional business or corporate teams as well as assisting with variety of day-to-day operational issues and their commercial resolution.
As a partner to the business Counsel will provide data guided strategic legal and business-related counsel and guide to executive financial and business teams in order to navigate better business resolutions and outcomes as well as ensure adherence to corporate and legislative requirements.
What a typical day looks like:
- Help negotiation and drafting of foreign and domestic commercial transactions covering manufacturing services procurement of materials intellectual property warranty indemnity inventory and financing issues.
- Balance governance and being a solutions provider. Leverage influence and change management skills with the business in the areas of resolution-making to improve business outcomes.
- Work across borders time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders.
- Explain complex topics in clear easy to comprehend manner with executive-level internal clients.
- Influence the Legal organization through engagement in projects to improve our capabilities and talent.
- Develop and provide legal training to internal clients assist in Global Account manager enhancement programs Diversity and Inclusion programs talent development etc.
- Manage outside counsel when necessary.
- Navigate geo-political issues.
- This job description may not represent all the duties of the position; you may be asked to perform other related duties as needed.
The Experience we are looking to add to our team:
- Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree or a Bachelor of Law degree.
- Typically requires 10 years of related experience as a Corporate Counsel.
- Licensure to practice in the United States.
- Experience in providing legal assistance to executive-level clients in an international manufacturing environment preferred.
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree preferred.
- Ability to negotiate legal contracts across business units within a matrixed organization.
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Legal
Is Sponsorship Available
No
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