LATICRETE International

Globally Proven Construction Solutions

Director, Legal

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1956H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Connecticut + 3 moreAll locations: Connecticut, Iowa, New Jersey, South Carolina

Posted

30 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Professional Certificate10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as the sole in-house legal advisor for Laticrete International and its affiliates, reporting directly to the CFO • Oversee the company’s legal affairs • Manage external counsel, and provide strategic legal guidance on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters • Work closely with senior leadership to support the company's growth while managing risk and ensuring legal compliance • Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial spirit • Interact and collaborate with US and International teams • Recognize the specificities of the culture and legal systems of the many countries where LATICRETE is operating • Identify and mitigate potential legal risks affecting the business • Manage all litigation, claims, investigations, and dispute resolution matters worldwide • Develop litigation strategy, settlement approaches, and risk assessments in coordination with senior leadership • Oversee insurance programs, claims management, and coverage matters in partnership with Finance and Risk • Draft and review contracts and licenses with customers, suppliers, and business partners • Advise HR and management on employment law matters • Oversee protection, development, and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Bar membership in good standing
  • 10+ years of corporate legal experience, preferable with at least two years at a law firm and the majority as in-house experience
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a sole or lead in-house counsel in a global organization highly preferred
  • Experience in global manufacturing company selling through distribution is preferred
  • Experience in chemical industry and/or building products is a plus
  • International experience is also a plus, as well as previous experiences in acquiring and divesting companies
  • Broad experience across corporate, commercial, regulatory, manufacturing, employment, IP, litigation and compliance law
  • Strong understanding of product liability, regulatory compliance, EHS and manufacturing risk profiles
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance
  • Experience working with employment law and partnering with Human Resources
  • Experience managing mergers and acquisitions highly preferred
  • Experience drafting and reviewing major and critical contracts including customer agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, licensing agreements and employment contracts
  • Proven ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to senior and mid-level management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage external legal counsel and legal budgets effectively
  • Exceptional judgment, discretion and ethical standards
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for business leaders
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise and partner at the senior leadership and Board level
  • Experienced in defining and defending intellectual property
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
  • Flexible spending
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

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