About the Role
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic partner to business leaders, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
* Distribution and supply agreements
* Installation/turnkey and maintenance contracts
* Software licensing agreements
* Bid/performance bonds and other securities
* Tender documentation
* Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements
* Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, best practices, and approval workflows
* Act as a strategic partner to commercial, operations, and management teams by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions
* Provide legal support across multiple U.S. entities and one Canadian entity, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements
* Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel and insurance brokers
* Select and manage external legal advisors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
* Support corporate governance activities, including:
* Board matters
* Drafting resolutions
* Statutory filings
* Acting as Corporate Secretary when required
* Oversee and coordinate insurance coverage, identifying risk exposures and ensuring appropriate protection
* Partner with internal stakeholders to increase awareness of legal risk and contract management best practices
Work Environment
* Standard workload: 45-50 hours per week
* Flexibility required based on business needs
Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
* Active member in good standing with a state bar
* 10-12 years of legal experience, including:
* Commercial contracts
* Industrial and/or technology-driven environments (hardware + software preferred)
* International experience, particularly in the U.S. and Canada
* Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
* Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice
* Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills
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We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic partner to business leaders, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
* Distribution and supply agreements
* Installation/turnkey and maintenance contracts
* Software licensing agreements
* Bid/performance bonds and other securities
* Tender documentation
* Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements
* Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, best practices, and approval workflows
* Act as a strategic partner to commercial, operations, and management teams by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions
* Provide legal support across multiple U.S. entities and one Canadian entity, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements
* Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel and insurance brokers
* Select and manage external legal advisors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
* Support corporate governance activities, including:
* Board matters
* Drafting resolutions
* Statutory filings
* Acting as Corporate Secretary when required
* Oversee and coordinate insurance coverage, identifying risk exposures and ensuring appropriate protection
* Partner with internal stakeholders to increase awareness of legal risk and contract management best practices
Work Environment
* Standard workload: 45-50 hours per week
* Flexibility required based on business needs
Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
* Active member in good standing with a state bar
* 10-12 years of legal experience, including:
* Commercial contracts
* Industrial and/or technology-driven environments (hardware + software preferred)
* International experience, particularly in the U.S. and Canada
* Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
* Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice
* Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills
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