General Counsel

• General Counsel role with leading manufacturing public company.
• Lead and develop the US Legal & Compliance department.

About Our Client

Our client is a well established and respected organization within the industrial/manufacturing industry. As a large, publicly traded organization, they are dedicated to delivering legal, compliance and risk management counsel to the company President, senior leadership team and wider business.

Job Description

Varied responsibilities for the General Counsel include:

• Providing hands on and strategic legal counsel to the company President, senior leadership team and business stakeholders.
• Ensuring a healthy culture of robust compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as industry regulations.
• Overseeing corporate governance matters.
• Managing a small legal and compliance team that largely handles day to day contract management.
• Managing outside counsel on complex matters (e.g., litigation when needed).
• Overseeing and advising on risk management strategies to protect the organization.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the legal team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborating with other departments to support business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
• Remote role with some domestic travel and occasional international travel.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful General Counsel will have demonstrable background:

• A US law degree and admission to the bar.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, compliance, and risk management (preferably in the industrial/manufacturing industry).
• The ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

The General Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary/annual compensation c. $200,000 to $300,000 USD (depending on experience).
• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a large, publicly traded global organization.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

If you are an experienced legal leader seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this General Counsel role today!