Senior General Counsel

UNITED GRINDING Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grinding, eroding, laser, and measuring machines, as well as machine tools for additive manufacturing. Around 2,300 employees work at more than 20 international production, service, and sales locations for the brands MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG, STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, WALTER, EWAG, and IRPD, as well as our center of excellence in Miamisburg, Ohio.

As part of a small and dedicated team, you will support the United Grinding North America on a wide range of legal and compliance matters in a highly international context. You will work closely with various departments in cross-functional teams and assume responsibility of the legal work-stream in negotiations, documentation and execution of contracts.

Your key responsibilities will be the following

• drafting, reviewing, negotiating and documenting commercial contracts, mainly related to sourcing activities and the manufacture, supply and distribution of our products

• advising the business on all legal matters and developing pragmatic solutions to legal issues for all areas of the business

• handling of disputes, litigation and investigations and overseeing legal defense actions in disputes with suppliers and customers

• managing external lawyers as required

• handling corporate law and corporate secretary matters

• supporting integration activities emerging from recent M&A transaction
  

• Your Qualifications
  
  

  • JD and membership in the American Bar Association
  • 5 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or in the legal department of a multinational company
  • solid experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • willingness to travel
    
    

  We are looking for an efficient, flexible and pragmatic team player with the ability to set accurate priorities and to work precisely and independently also under pressure.
  
  We offer a unique opportunity with genuine chances for growth and self-development in a challenging and dynamic international work environment.

United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed employer of EOE, including Disability/Vets