Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Department: Legal
Reports to: General Counsel and Compliance Officer
Classification: Full-time, In-Office, Exempt
SUMMARY:
The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support and counsel to the General Counsel, department heads, and other stakeholders for the Pan American Region. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, managing legal matters, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key contributor to the legal and management team, helping to minimize risk and protect the company’s interests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the General Counsel in managing the company’s legal affairs and mitigating legal risks;
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and NDAs;
• Conduct legal research and provide counsel on regulatory and compliance matters;
• Support compliance efforts by helping develop, track, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures;
• Handle specific litigation and claims matters, coordinate with and oversee the activities of outside counsel, and support dispute resolution;
• Monitor changes in legislation, caselaw, and regulations, assess their impact on the business, and recommend revisions to company practices accordingly;
• Track and manage the department’s legal spend and other key performance indicators;
• Work closely with departments and stakeholders to review, enhance, and harmonize policies and procedures;
• Provide training to stakeholders on relevant legal topics such as compliance and risk management;
• Collaborate with other departments to align legal strategies with business objectives;
• Prepare reports on department goals, activities, progress and other measurables as directed;
• Participate in internal investigations and risk assessments.
NOTE: This job description represents the essential functions of the position but is not all inclusive. Additional duties reasonably related to the position may be assigned.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school;
• Licensed to practice law;
• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm;
• Extensive experience in contract negotiations;
• Strong knowledge of corporate, compliance, and contract law;
• Experience in (a) the heavy equipment industry or (b) Latin America are pluses but not required;
• Excellent communication, research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
• High ethical standards and a team-oriented approach.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions;
• Team player with outstanding advocacy and people skills;
• Excellent communication skills (oral, reading, writing and presenting to others);
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality;
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects and work initiatives at the same time;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee activities of outside counsel and related consultants and third parties to achieve efficient and cost-effective results;
• Sufficient business acumen to be able to spot issues within business operations and recommend effective solutions;
• Dependability/reliability, decision making, ethics/business compliance, leadership, listening and comprehension, problem solving, and time management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Physical sight; Close, Distant, Color, Peripheral, Depth visions with ability to adjust focus are required.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for this position, please visit Tadano Pan America’s job board at https://group.tadano.com/uscan/en/careers/ RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.
Tadano Pan America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.