Associate Legal Counsel

Easton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal

Job Summary

Description

About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the worlds leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas chemical mining power generation water and wastewater treatment military and marine as well as commercial building and fire the 1950s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers contractors property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire suppression systems pipe couplings and fittings and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A diverse position requiring a strong legal background in a variety of areas combined with problem solving skills and an understanding of a business legal needs. Associate Legal Counsel is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and growth of Victaulics business by handling a variety of transactional drafting and negotiating tasks that facilitate global strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Provide advice and counsel to Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Vice President of Legal senior management domestically and abroad and other internal clients to limit contractual risk exposure and ensure legal compliance. Requires corporate law experience coupled with business and management experience. Complex sales/transactional contracts and/or government procurement exposure a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts requests for proposals forms and other legal documents to support the profitable growth of Victaulics business.
Work broadly across various business groups operating companies and departments to gather information and assess needs/capabilities in order to deliver tailored legal solutions.
Support major business transactions including due diligence mergers acquisitions divestures global joint ventures and strategic partnership deals.
Participate in the development and provision of corporate policies programs and training on industry-specific issues corporate governance compliance human resources etc. and the continued legal guidance of all such policies/programs.
Aid in the selection retention management and evaluation of outside counsel.
Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
As a member of the Legal Department assist internal business clients and Legal Department staff with various tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited school of law
License to practice law in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain a Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
Minimum of five (5) years experience practicing law within a corporation or private practice or preferably combined experience
Proficiency drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with key understanding of business operations and legal issues affecting the business
Experience supervising support staff and with cost-effective management of outside counsel
Ability to anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically; identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate identified risks
Excellent judgement and analytical skills; capable of developing trust and respect with key stakeholders through first class interpersonal and communication skills
Periodic travel domestically and abroad

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Victaulic Staffing PartnerCommunication Policy

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership cancellation of the current contract and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

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DescriptionAbout Us:Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the worlds leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With ove...