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ArcelorMittal · 1 day ago

Corporate Legal Counsel

Shelby, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

ArcelorMittal is a leading global steel and mining company, and they are seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance oversight for their Tubular Products division in North America. The role involves collaborating with internal clients, managing legal inquiries, supervising external counsel, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

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Hiring Manager

Michelle Lamb

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal clients, including senior management and executives, to provide expert legal advice, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations on business operations and legal and compliance matters within AMTP NA

Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders regarding AMTP NA legal and compliance inquiries, particularly related to agreements, procurement, sales and financing transactions, ESG and other regulatory reporting, and governance and controls matters, ensuring efficient communication and timely resolution

Act as a key point of contact between AMTP NA and the broader ArcelorMittal legal and compliance team, working closely with legal counsel from North America and other regions to ensure alignment with corporate strategies and compliance requirements

Supervise and direct the activities of external counsel, ensuring quality and cost-effective legal representation across diverse jurisdictions, including Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, in compliance with local laws and regulations

Provide legal support for compliance and regulatory activities, contributing to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program for AMTP NA and ensuring compliance with both regional and global policies

Advise on the interpretation of statutes, regulations, and case law, applying a thorough understanding of laws and best practices

Support the management and execution of commercial transactions, special projects, and governance initiatives

Oversee contract administration, including preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, managing timelines, liaising with internal and external business partners, and overseeing the management of the contract database

Engage in research and provide insights on legal principles, working closely with internal legal colleagues as well as outside counsel to address matters related to commercial, employment, labor, immigration, litigation, policy, health & safety, and environmental concerns

Manage risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures while reporting to the ArcelorMittal Regional General Counsel, USA, senior management, and other relevant stakeholders within ArcelorMittal

Coordinate and facilitate AMTP NA corporate governance, including maintaining corporate records in accordance with applicable laws as well as ArcelorMittal procedures

Provide legal and compliance education and governance training to AMTP NA business, promoting legal, compliance and governance awareness and understanding within the organization

Fulfill Health & Safety, Performance Management, Group Compliance process and program responsibilities

Qualification

In-house counsel experienceCorporate governance knowledgeCommercial contracts expertiseComplianceRegulatory knowledgeContract negotiation skillsRisk management skillsFluency in EnglishProficient in SpanishRelationship managementAnalytic abilityLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, global organization, managing complex relationships across different teams and jurisdictions

Strong leadership and relationship management skills, particularly in dealing with internal and external legal partners and stakeholders across multiple regions

In-depth knowledge of legal principles in areas such as commercial contracts, compliance, privacy, labor, health & safety, and environmental laws

Ability to navigate and balance the legal needs of AMTP NA while ensuring alignment with the broader ArcelorMittal objectives and strategies

Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus

University undergraduate degree

Law degree from a leading accredited law school

Member in good standing of a state bar

Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience as in-house counsel and/or in law firm, with expertise in areas such as corporate and commercial, governance, risk identification and management, and compliance

Good knowledge of corporate governance requirements and processes, legal, regulatory and current best practices

Proficient personal computer skills and advance knowledge of standard corporate software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office components (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams)) and applicable systems (e.g. e-billing, law firm management and reporting, etc.)

Experience independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of sophisticated commercial agreements

Able to engage and influence others with confidence, while building relationships across multiple areas of the business and working as a team player

Self-starter who is developing strong business acumen and the ability to effectively support simultaneous projects

Proactively engaged to keep up with regulatory developments and changes

Capability to work within tight time constraints and changing priorities with respect to contracts, litigation, etc

Sound judgment, flexibility, and strong analytic ability, with a capability to proactively determine, prioritize, and resolve issues. Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

Steel industry or heavy manufacturing experience

Demonstrated success working on global, multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proficient contract and policy drafting skills, written and oral

Proficient negotiation and/or advocacy skills

Proficient in understanding and anticipating risks

Proficient business acumen and understanding; customer orientation

Proven ability to effectively and cost-efficiently manage pre-litigation and litigation disputes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to inspire trust and confidence with stakeholders at all levels

Skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts to provide pro-active advice in a clear and concise manner

Strong cross-cultural communication skills, including experience working with non-U.S. business people and attorneys

Leadership talent, with the ability to motivate all levels of the company by virtue of keen business acumen, excellent judgment, professional competence, credibility, flexibility, and personal integrity