At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.
Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.
You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!
Job Description
Peterson Cat has a need for an Assistant General Counsel at our Hillsboro, OR location.
SUMMARY
The Assistant General Counsel serves Peterson Holding Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, (“the Company”) as in-house counsel and is responsible for providing professional legal advice and representation for operational legal matters, with focus on customer contracts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Act as a legal partner to the Company’s business units, providing legal advice, guidance, and support with a focus on customer contracts, including but not limited to sales and services agreements, purchase orders, construction bids, reseller, and supply agreements.
Provide guidance on data privacy, protection laws, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance for contracts and agreements in which the Company is a party.
Leverage Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and AI-powered contract review technology to accelerate turnaround times and improve consistency across legal templates.
Develop and maintain a contract negotiation playbook, including approved fallback positions, to streamline the sales process.
Draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts and other agreements as needed.
Perform legal research and advise business units on legal risks, providing actionable, easily understandable guidance.
Provide guidance on regulatory compliance requirements, as they relate to supply chain and customer contracts.
Manage disputes and resolve customer conflicts through negotiation.
Keep abreast of industry trends, provide advice and counsel to leadership, and ensure regulations are complied with and legal rights are acted upon.
Manage outside counsel and provide general oversight and organization of their assignments and budget.
Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate Degree from a fully accredited college in Law approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), admitted and in good standing in Oregon or California; and a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience in law; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience with construction contracts and bidding process is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Admitted to the bar in Oregon or California.
Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving record.
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Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA approved school
- Admitted and in good standing in Oregon or California
- Minimum of eight years of related experience in law
- Experience with construction contracts preferred
What We Do
Peterson Cat is part of Caterpillar's worldwide dealer network serving 100,000+ square miles of Northern California, Oregon, and southwest Washington. As one of the largest dealers in North America our 42 stores positioned throughout our territory provide convenient access to Caterpillar parts, equipment, service, rentals or just for answers to your questions Serving the construction, forestry, agriculture, governmental, and trucking industries, we’re ready to support your business with Caterpillar equipment, parts, repairs, rentals, and more. From Skid Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders, and Backhoe Loaders to Forest Machines, Track-Type Tractors, and Hydraulic Excavators. We have the right Caterpillar machines for your job. We have extensive parts and service departments, each tailored to serve you and your specific needs. Everything from field service to complete hydraulic re-build in our shop to ordering parts online, Peterson will be there to help. Here's where we can help: -Commodities -Custom fabrication -Field service -Finance and credit -Hydraulics -Oil analysis -Parts and parts delivery -Powertrain -Technical Service -Used parts -Undercarriage service -Warranty
