Corporate Counsel

Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a Corporate Counsel position at its corporate headquarters in New Braunfels, TX. The Corporate Counsel will provide general legal support to all Alamo Group business units and activities, including corporate compliance, litigation, commercial law, contracts, intellectual property, dealer protection laws, product safety, anti‑corruption, export controls, anti‑trust regulation, and mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of pre‑litigation and litigation matters.
• Assist with the continuing development and oversight of Alamo Group’s global compliance program, including maintaining and revising policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Review contracts as required by business units, including dealer agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, IT agreements, licensing, and other agreements.
• Assist with due diligence and contracting efforts in connection with merger and acquisition transactions undertaken by Alamo Group.
• Work with internal clients regarding any pre‑litigation dispute matters and any other legal matters that require review and attention.
• Assist with human resources and labor/employment counseling and advice.
• Manage Alamo Group’s portfolio of global legal entities and ensure all required filings are made on a timely basis.
• Assist with real estate transactions including review and counseling on commercial leases and in connection with real property acquisitions/dispositions.
• Develop training programs, communications, and tools to foster improved awareness of and adherence to Alamo Group’s global compliance program.
• Ensure that internal clients are aware of impending changes in regulations and laws that will affect the company’s business operations and reporting obligations.
• Implement improvements to contract templates and the proper use of templates.
• Provide ongoing training and guiding business teams on the use of contract templates, relevant legal issues, and good contracting practices.
• Advise internal business clients regarding dealer termination issues as required.
• Assist with the overall management of Alamo Group’s patent and trademark portfolio, including monitoring renewal requirements and potential infringement.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Alamo Group leaders and key external stakeholders, including Alamo Group company presidents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Sound business and legal judgment.
• Self‑motivating with the ability to work autonomously and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive, operating and leading in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of global market challenges and the legal processes needed to support a rapidly growing public company.
• Effective supervisory management skills, with the ability to oversee projects delegated to outside counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to implement legal strategies to meet business goals.
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executives and employees at all levels.
• Ability to exhibit initiative and assertiveness, including working with minimal supervision.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally by commercial air carrier and automobile, including overnight stays; travel up to approximately 15%.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
• Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
• Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes the latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the bar in good standing in at least one state required.
• 3–8 years of overall law firm and/or in‑house experience required.
• Preference for Texas residents as no relocation assistance offered.

Working Conditions

Work performed in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional walking in and around a manufacturing plant. A portion of the work may be performed on a remote basis but not more than 2 days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (on the first day of employment)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (on the first day of employment)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long‑Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more!

EEO Statement

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.

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