Fincantieri Marine Group ยท 7 hours ago
Counsel
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expFincantieri Marine Group is a global leader in marine solutions, seeking a Counsel for their Legal Department in Washington, D.C. The role involves providing legal counsel on business matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, and overseeing litigation to support the company's objectives.
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Responsibilities
Understanding business requirements and the Company's risk tolerance, and providing legal advice and business counsel consistent with same
Effectively drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and interpreting rights and obligations under myriad agreements from everyday transactions to complex matters, including general commercial, government contracts, technology, employment, labor relations, real estate, professional services, and confidentiality/non-disclosure
Overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel, including oversight of work product, to ensure effective execution of FMG's objectives
Maintaining and supporting a culture of legal and compliance excellence
Act as liaison between U.S. legal department and Italian legal department on topics of mutual concern
Demonstrated ability to independently and proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion and achieve goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information and reports to management timely, clearly, and concisely
Detail-oriented, analytical, and technical yet flexible, self-motivated, and big picture minded
Commitment to high standards of quality and ethics
Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others up and down a global organization
Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures
Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills
Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Law degree from a leading, accredited law school and active license to practice law in the US is required
A minimum of two (2) years of legal practice handling commercial matters, including some combination of corporate, transactions, M&A, labor and employment, and/or commercial disputes is required
Understanding business requirements and the Company's risk tolerance, and providing legal advice and business counsel consistent with same
Effectively drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and interpreting rights and obligations under myriad agreements from everyday transactions to complex matters, including general commercial, government contracts, technology, employment, labor relations, real estate, professional services, and confidentiality/non-disclosure
Overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel, including oversight of work product, to ensure effective execution of FMG's objectives
Maintaining and supporting a culture of legal and compliance excellence
Act as liaison between U.S. legal department and Italian legal department on topics of mutual concern
Demonstrated ability to independently and proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion and achieve goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information and reports to management timely, clearly, and concisely
Detail-oriented, analytical, and technical yet flexible, self-motivated, and big picture minded
Commitment to high standards of quality and ethics
Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others up and down a global organization
Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures
Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills
Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
Foundational training at an Am Law firm or prior in-house experience
Experience in-house or representing clients engaged in manufacturing
Experience with government contracts
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees
Company
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fantieri Marine Group is a shipbuilding company that builds merchant ships and support vessels.
Founded in 1902Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Moutafis
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-08
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