Hitchiner Manufacturing · 22 hours ago
General Counsel
Milford, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expHitchiner Manufacturing is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the company’s chief legal officer and trusted advisor to executive leadership. This role involves overseeing legal risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic objectives across various markets including aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial.
AerospaceAutomotiveManufacturingProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Lindsay Mooneyhan
Responsibilities
Serve as principal legal advisor to the President and executive leadership team on all legal matters affecting the company
Support strategic initiatives including growth planning, new market entry, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
Provide legal risk assessment and guidance on major business decisions and capital investments
Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and interpretation of customer, supplier, and partner agreements, including long-term supply agreements, NDAs, development agreements, and licensing arrangements
Advise sales and business development teams on commercial terms, risk allocation, and contract strategy
Establish contract standards and approval processes appropriate for a global manufacturing organization
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including export controls (ITAR/EAR), trade compliance, anti-bribery, competition law, and data protection
Advise on regulatory requirements applicable to aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial customers
Oversee internal compliance programs, training, and investigations as required
Support corporate governance activities, including board matters, corporate records, and subsidiary governance
Advise on corporate policies, codes of conduct, and ethics programs
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend effectively
Provide legal guidance on employment and labor matters across multiple jurisdictions, including employee relations, terminations, and compliance with local labor laws
Support HR leadership on compensation, benefits, executive agreements, and workplace policies
Oversee litigation, claims, and dispute resolution, including insurance coordination where applicable
Protect the company’s intellectual property, trade secrets, and proprietary manufacturing processes
Advise on IP strategy, licensing, and confidentiality obligations with customers and partners
Support innovation initiatives while ensuring appropriate legal protections are in place
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
12+ years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house roles preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or automotive businesses in a multinational environment
Strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to executive leadership
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Company
Hitchiner Manufacturing
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kucenski
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Ebright
Chief Operating Officer
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