This individual will be a key member of the management team and will work collaboratively with, and serve as an associate legal advisor to, the CEO as well as other members of senior management on all legal matters for the Company. 

He/she will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting good business judgment, strategic vision and substantive legal knowledge and expertise.  This individual will also be involved in all legal, regulatory and compliance matters for the company. Most important, this individual will succeed the current General Counsel when he retires in two to three years.

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, leases, supplier and customer contracts, non-disclosure, intellectual property, master purchase agreements, employment agreements and purchase order terms and conditions.
• Participate in strategic, succession and annual operating planning as a member of the Company’s senior management team.
• Assist with the supervision and management of outside counsel on matters relating to but not limited to employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, IPO's, investor relations, insurance claims, litigation and non-litigation proceedings.
• Work with staff who support employment related legal activities, such as employee handbooks and policies, employment agreements, visa and immigration issues and employment claims and litigation.
• Prepare corporate documents and assist with or oversee preparation for board meetings and presentations.
• All NYSE and SEC compliance and reporting activities. (10K's, 10Q's, securities law)
• Partner with members of the senior management team to ensure ventures and business agreements support the CEO’s business strategy and desired outcomes. 
• Respond to other miscellaneous requests and special projects.

• J.D. with exceptional academics licensed to practice in New York State.
• Minimum of five to seven years experience with a major law firm and/or publicly held international corporation with emphasis on advising the senior management on a wide variety of legal matters.
• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to manage outside legal counsel.
• Experience working with a board of directors.
• Experience in manufacturing environment or law firm dealing with manufacturing clients and acquisitions is desired.
• Must be available for domestic and international travel 4 to 6 weeks annually.

• Proven demonstration of negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 
• Proven track record of managing, directing and developing staff. 
• Demonstrated ability to partner with the CEO on all strategic initiatives for the business. 
• Superior oral communication skills and writing skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency and ability to work effectively with deadlines and multiple priorities.

• Someone who is hands-on and enjoys taking action
• A current General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel ready to assume the firm's GC position in two years
• A senior level attorney with a noted law firm in a related practice area relevant to the firm's business vertical(s).

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