Globally Proven Construction Solutions
Director, Legal
Location
Connecticut + 3 moreAll locations: Connecticut, Iowa, New Jersey, South Carolina
Posted
30 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
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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