Job Description
I. Job Profile Job Title Senior Corporate Counsel Department Legal
Direct Supervisor Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel Direct Subordinates N/A
II. Job Summary: Support the Chief Legal Officer by: (1) providing legal advice; (2) legal representation; (3) overseeing litigation & risk management; (4) contract review; (5) training employees of workplace rules and policies; and (6) conducting internal investigations
III. Job Functions and Duties
NO. Representative Duties
1 Conduct internal investigation and handle investigations of government administrative agencies
2 Prepare and review contracts, policies or memos as directed by General Counsel, including NDAs, joint development agreements and purchase and sales agreements with 3rd parties.
3 Advise on internal clients regarding employment, OSHA related, legal compliance and other issues as directed by General Counsel.
4 Manage outside counsel as may be delegated by General Counsel
5 Manage and/or handle investigations of internal complaints such as harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.
6 Assist General Counsel in managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes
7 Other duties as assigned by General Counsel
8 Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
IⅤ. Qualification
Job Requirements Language Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents .
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers
Experience At least 4 years of plus of legal experience as a licensed attorney in the US, preferably having experience advising manufacturing clients.
Education JD from an ABA accredited law school
Physical Condition This is an office job requiring sitting for most of the day
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots on the production floor.
Other Requirements WRITING SKILLS - Ability to communicate effectively and accurately in writing.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS - Can use Microsoft Office efficiently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job Professional Knowledge, Skills Bar license in any US state is required, Ohio bar is preferred
Commercial litigation and trial experience
Conduct internal investigation and handle investigations of government administrative agencies
Self-motivated with a high degree of attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and writing and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and respond to multiple demands while meeting deadlines
Strong work ethics, understand business and practical considerations, and work in a fast-paced environment with team collaboration
Strong research and writing skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the Company
Strong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issues
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the legal department and across all businesses
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision in contract and litigation matters
Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment
Preferred working knowledge in contracts, employment, real estate, IP, litigation.
Research and writing skills
Ability to communicate complicated concepts effectively to different audiences
Ability to quickly identify issues and provide effective solutions
Ability to balance risk with business interest
Training Required CLEs as required by Bar
V. Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots.
VI. Key Performance Indicators: Contracts reviewed; Memoranda drafted
This is an onsite position
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.