Corporate Attorney
On-siteWestlake, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide day-to-day legal advice to senior management and business teams on commercial, operational, and corporate matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of contracts including customer and supplier agreements, NDAs, and service contracts to align with business objectives. Support manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement teams with legally sound terms on quality, delivery, and liability. Oversee litigation and disputes while managing external counsel for specialty matters. Advise on corporate governance and strategic transactions such as M&A and site expansions. Lead the creation of standard contract templates and a legal contracts management system. Monitor regulatory developments affecting the manufacturing sector and recommend proactive changes to policies and practices. This new role replaces external counsel to improve legal contracts, risk, and compliance for a growing sustainable labeling solutions provider.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5–10+ years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in house experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or closely related environment
- Strong background in commercial contracting and corporate or general business law
- Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and legal budgets effectively
- Proven judgment, integrity, and ability to work independently in a fast paced, plant driven environment while collaborating effectively with cross functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- experience with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing operations
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues relevant to manufacturing, such as product safety, environmental regulation, trade compliance, and data/privacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and influence decision making
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