Associate General Counsel
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Job Location:
Rosemont, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 190200 - 231600
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us as we empower the world to work out creating healthier lives together.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength were not just building fitness equipmentwere shaping the future of fitness and inspiring healthier lives around the world. As pioneers in fitness innovation for more than 55 years we design manufacture and deliver high-performance reliable solutions that empower people to move.
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner across our global this highly visible role you will advise business leaders on complex commercial matters balance risk with opportunity and help shape how we operate responsibly compliantly and collaboratively. Reporting directly to the General Counsel this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside teams committed to excellence innovation and integrity.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont IL Mondays and Fridays are remote; Tuesdays through Thursdays are in-office collaboration days. Occasional international travel may be required. #LI-HYBRID
As an Associate General Counsel you will:
- Provide expert legal counsel to business and functional leaders on a broad range of commercial and operational matters.
- Draft review negotiate and interpret complex commercial contracts consistent with Life Fitnesss policies risk tolerance and business objectives.
- Advise leadership on legal implications of strategic initiatives policies and processes ensuring sound governance and compliance.
- Support financing and credit activities including the development and management of customer credit and leasing programs.
- Partner with the mergers and acquisitions team to support all phases of strategic transactions including due diligence documentation and integration.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs on contract lifecycle management ethics and compliance.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships serving as a trusted business advisor who balances legal risk with strategic opportunity.
- Assist the General Counsel in special projects and other initiatives that advance the companys global legal strategy.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Associate General Counsel:
Required:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the United States.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in commercial transactions including contract drafting negotiation credit and financing.
- Broad-based corporate legal experience including corporate governance and general commercial matters.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear pragmatic legal guidance to executive and business stakeholders.
- Proven success managing complex projects and issues involving unfamiliar legal subjects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels of the organization.
- High level of integrity discretion and professional judgment.
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive solution-oriented mindset.
Preferred:
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
- Prior in-house experience particularly within a manufacturing or industrial organization.
- Exposure to international legal and regulatory issues.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your careerLife Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths push your limits and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members including but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical dental and vision insurance parental medical and military leaves of absence paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability health savings account health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance hospital indemnity; identity protection legal services adoption assistance tuition assistance commuter benefits employee discounts and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
For more than 50 years, Life Fitness has been the global leader in helping inspire healthier lives. Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, our family of brands include Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group, and SciFit. With seven state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and Hungar ... View more
