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Job Location drjobs

Plattsburgh, NY - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 115000 - 170000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Reporting to the General Counsel - The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and support on a wide range of issues affecting the organization including corporate governance contracts employment law regulatory compliance litigation and risk management. Identifies and analyzes legal issues drafts key documents presents clear recommendations to top management and assures legal compliance. Assists in the preparation review and negotiation of documents for complex transactions. Oversees litigation assist with complex commercial transactions intellectual property etc. This position works closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure the organizations legal and business interests are protected.

  • Provide strategic legal counsel to internal business units on day-to-day operations and long-term projects.
  • Draft review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts licensing agreements NDAs and service agreements.
  • Advise on employment-related legal matters including hiring practices internal investigations and compliance with labor laws.
  • Assist with litigation management including coordination with outside counsel case strategy and discovery.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure quality and cost-effective legal services
  • Support compliance initiatives including data privacy corporate governance and regulatory reporting.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and provide proactive legal guidance on potential impacts to the business.
  • Conduct internal training on legal topics such as contract law ethics and regulatory compliance.
  • Represent the organization in legal proceedings regulatory inquiries or administrative hearings when necessary.


Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the bar and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

5 years of legal experience either in-house counsel or law firm

Experience providing legal support in the following areas

o Contract law and negotiations

o Employment law and HR compliance

o Litigation management

Knowledge in the following areas would be an asset

o Regulatory and compliance matters

o Intellectual property

o Privacy and data security (e.g. GDPR CCPA)

o Environmental zoning

o Corporate governance

Strong legal research analytical and writing skills.

Understanding of corporate structure and business operations. (business units located in Dallas Texas Reno NV and Plattsburgh NY)

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.



COMPANY BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

Biannual Bonus Program

401k with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises

Room for Advancement and Career Growth


COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. Were looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees suppliers and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.

Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done Werner Schluter Founder


Are you interested in a truly unique and special company Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: . Then if youre ready to see life in Orange talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter Systems.


This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions in this job grade with the final offer depending on factors like experience education location and other relevant considerations. Additionally this role qualifies for extra benefits beyond the base pay range mentioned.


At Schluter Systems we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures all individuals are valued and supported without discrimination based on race religion color national origin age sex gender disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion training compensation benefits and transfers. All employment decisions at Schluter Systems L.P. are based solely on merit qualifications and business needs.


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Required Experience:

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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