Dura-Line · 16 hours ago
Senior Counsel US/CAN
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Jasmine C.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and assistance in support of Orbia's Connectivity Solutions Business Group in the United States and Canada, with a focus on corporate and commercial matters, but also with responsibility for providing general legal support for the wide range of legal matters and issues affecting the business;
Oversee external lawyers (assessment of requirements and ability of external lawyers to provide timely, accurate advice in a pro-active, cost-effective manner), and manage legal budget;
Assist with dispute resolution and litigation matters (assessment as to when to litigate or not and coordinating strategy and tactics within the company and liaising with Business Groups and external advisors where necessary);
Collaborate with Orbia’s Chief Compliance Officer regarding compliance matters involving Connectivity Solutions in the United States and Canada;
With internal and external support as appropriate and necessary, provide legal strategy and advice on transactional matters including M&A, licensing, complex development, and supply and other commercial transactions;
Provide legal advice and support for the Connectivity Solutions HR function in the United States and Canada;
Support Orbia’s in ensuring compliance and appropriate governance for Connectivity Solutions entities in the United States and Canada (e.g., preparing and, as applicable, filing board minutes and other corporate documentation, maintaining roles of directors and officers, and organizing appropriate records);
Support finance, tax, and treasury functions for the Connectivity Solutions Business Group in the United States and Canada;
Develop and implement procedures to ensure effective Corporate Governance within Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions Business Group, particularly in the United States and Canada;
Support Orbia’s General Counsel, Orbia’s Chief Compliance Officer and the VP and General Counsel of Connectivity Solutions in ensuring compliance throughout the business in the United States and Canada;
Assist the Chief Compliance Officer, including within the “compliance liaison” framework, in executing or implementing aspects of Compliance Program throughout Connectivity Solutions;
Assist as appropriate in conducting investigations, particularly in the United States and Canada;
Assist the VP and General Counsel of Connectivity Solutions in defining and implementing for all legal entities within Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions Business Group in the United States and Canada agreed legal and governance strategy with senior management and support implementation;
Identify, prioritize, and manage legal risk;
As requested, provide strategic legal support for Business Groups other than Connectivity Solutions in the United States and Canada;
Assist attorneys from other Business Groups as and if necessary, and collaborate with other members of the Legal Department, including the Chief Compliance Officer, to support legal, regulatory and compliance matters of importance to Orbia as a whole.
Qualification
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Required
Must have a JD degree from a top law school
Current active license as a practicing lawyer in the US and at least 7-10 years post-bar admission experience
Strong legal experience in the US and Canada; ideally in a publicly-traded multi-national company
Must have in-house experience in the manufacturing industry
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts relating to industrial, manufacturing, supply, intellectual property, commercial, corporate (and related matters flowing out of the same)
The candidate needs US legal qualifications and work experience and exposure to other legal systems, ideally including law firm and in-house experience
Overseeing commercial negotiations, advising the business on relevant regulations and compliance, providing solutions and resolution to disputes and litigation and collaborating with the international legal team on certain key matters that affect group strategies
Strong background in corporate and business law managing international affairs, gained from a leading law firm or corporation
Already transitioned in-house into a more generalist role, with exposure to commercial contracts and regulatory matters
Preferred
Broader international experience is desirable
M&A/licensing/sophisticated transactional experience is desirable
Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment is desirable
Experience with risk assessment, investigations, and dispute/litigation management
Experience in dealing with compliance-related subject matter such as antitrust, anti-corruption and data privacy; development, implementation or monitoring of corporate policies
Benefits
401k with 6% company match (company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
11 paid company holidays
Vacation time off
Sick time off
Career development opportunities
A collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork
Benefits start at day one
Company
Dura-Line
Dura-Line is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of communication and energy infrastructure products
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-08-18Acquired· by Orbia ($630M)
Leadership Team
Sally Rawlinson
VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer: Dura-Line Corporation
Adan Elizondo
Regional Senior Human Resources Business Partner US/CAN/LATAM
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