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Senior Corporate Legal Counsel
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Our client is a one of the worlds' premier choice for customers seeking sustainable metal packaging solutions. They are seeking to hire an experienced in-house counsel to serve as theirLegal Counsel, Americas.This position is based in the company's corpor... Our client is a one of the worlds' premier choice for customers seeking sustainable metal packaging solutions. They are seeking to hire an experienced in-house counsel to serve as theirLegal Counsel, Americas. This position is based in the company's corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL. The hired attorney will oversee the territory that includes: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, & the US. As a member of the global Legal & Compliance team, the Legal Counsel, Americas shall be a pragmatic generalist, advising on commercial and other contractual arrangements, employment law, compliance, litigation, corporate law and company secretarial work for the legal entitiesin the Americas. Key Responsibilities Provide general legal advice on the drafting, review, and negotiation of the major contracts in the Americas (sales, distribution and supply, finance, services, consultancy, etc.); Provide general legal advice on employment law (including D&I); Provide general legal advice on corporate and commercial law as well as litigation; Provide general support to compliance counsel with implementation of group policies in the Americas; To be the company secretary to the group's subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the US, and to ensure their overall compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Most important result areas: Overall objective: continuous improvement of the quality of the legal advice rendered by Legal and Compliance and continuous control of the costs for legal function/external counsels; Contribute to and execute the legal strategy and the standards on various legal and compliance matters in cooperation with the European based legal team; Implementation and continuous improvement of the group's core legal principles in all agreements in Americas, including the preparation and review of global framework agreements; General legal advice to specific projects including acquisitions and reorganizations; General compliance support in adjusting and rolling out group Policies, and conducting training to local teams (Code of Conduct, antitrust law, ...); Support the HR teams in the Americas with employment law related queries; Handle investigations of ethical violations (hotline) relating to the Americas; Company Secretary for the group's subsidiaries in Americas, including corporate housekeeping (holding of board and shareholder meetings and preparation of their minutes Implementation of General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) in the Americas on the basis of the GTCs'implemented in Europe, and ongoing update, where required; Handle customer and supplier claims, and any litigation involving any of the Americas entities; Manage relationships with and control the spend on external legal counsels. Knowledge / Skills / Experience International / business law degree Relevant work experience at a major law firm or a multinational corporation Top-level analytical, counseling, communication and negotiating skills Ability to work as a team member across the world with a multidisciplinary team and to coordinate negotiations with various international contacts Strong intercultural competences to interact with contacts including lawyers of different jurisdictions Ability to identify legal and compliance risks, to define mitigating actions, to plan and to execute actions Spanish or Portuguese speaker would be beneficial Whether you are looking for a new career, seeking that next step or just starting out, Alliance Solutions Group is your partner. We are nine individual specialized agencies under a single roof able to provide full service staffing with temporary, temp to hire and direct hire positions in manufacturing, warehouse, office, healthcare, information technology, engineering, administrative, financial, and the scientific arena. Since 2001, Alliance Solutions Group has helped thousands of individuals like you find job opportunities that fit your life. Our recruiters and account executives will work hard to accommodate your career preferences and support you so you can get your job done. In addition, you may qualify for great benefits, retention pay, holiday pay, flexible scheduling options and rewarding assignments while working with some of the fastest growing organizations around!Alliance Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Summary
Company
Alliance Industrial Solutions
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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