We are looking for a talented Corporate Counsel to join our team specializing in Corporate Transactions and Contracts for Legal in your remote home office within the U.S. or at one of our U.S. locations.
The Legal function provides a full range of legal services in support of and its consolidated businesses. Our United States staff is located in Columbus and Indianapolis, IN. We also have international legal offices located in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, among other countries. Through these various offices, we are able to support our businesses throughout the world.
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• Project and matter management with limited supervision showing consistently sound, independent judgment |
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Develop processes and procedures to improve legal support for the business units; and General business counseling |
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Strong transactional background, with significant experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
Willingness and ability to take on a generalist role, handling a wide range of legal issues for
various constituencies, with a strong focus on customer service.
Superior intellect, with the ability to think critically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions;
strategic and innovative thinker who can bring value to his or her stakeholders and find creative
solutions to complex legal problems; ability to identify and mitigate, then manage, risks
Ability to see and handle more than the legal issues of a project; strong, pragmatic business
acumen with the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics, as well as a commitment to
diversity and a respect for others.
Enthusiasm for working for a global company and everything that it entails: international travel
as necessary, working across multiple cultures, willingness to accommodate international time
zones, etc.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively
with colleagues and stakeholders across various disciplines and cultures.
Some international experience or show of general business counseling as opposed to purely
transactional work is a plus.
General understanding of and ability to identify issues with respect to antitrust laws.
Experience/Education
Legal experience of 5-10 years, in a law firm or law firm and in-house combined
Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school
Excellent academic credentials
License to practice in Indiana or other jurisdiction
Eral Burks/President
Ph# 216-932-2022
Cell# 216-346-4881
www.minorityexecsearch.com
Diversifying the workforce nationwide since 1985.
