Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel
Location: Fairlawn, OH (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + excellent benefits

Join Our Team as a Corporate Counsel

As an important member within the legal function at Smithers, you will report directly to the General Counsel providing legal support and guidance for a global business.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated self-starters with the ability to manage multiple tasks, be flexible in responding to changing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work well as part of a team.

The ideal candidate possesses a "get to yes" mindset while mitigating risk, and can translate complex legal jargon into actionable business advice.

Essential Responsibilities

• Commercial Transactions: Lead the reviewing, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of global agreements with clients and vendors
• Legal Operations: Serve as primary administrator for contract lifecycle management platform to streamline the contracting process and mitigate risk
• Corporate Governance: Manage international and domestic corporate governance matters
• Acquisitions: Assist with various elements of acquisition work stream including due diligence
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging laws and regulations or questions of law and provide summations of the same
• Privacy and Data Security: Participate as a standing member of global regional data protection teams

Success Attributes

• Demonstrates commitment to quality, rules, and processes and has the flexibility to adapt the approach when needed
• Holds self and others to high standards
• Is dedicated to completing projects and tasks accurately and on time with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates patience and cultural sensitivity to customers, partners, and regional business teams
• Communicates with precision including written, presentation, and verbal communications skills

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in Ohio required
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house role with a focus on reviewing and negotiating various commercial agreements
• Experience with corporate governance matters
• Excellent drafting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written) are required
• Extensive skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) required
• Experience working with a contract lifecycle management platform a plus
• Some limited travel may be required

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Exposure to global legal and business operations
• Dynamic, collaborative environment with meaningful impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization
• Exposure to a dynamic, multi-location business environment
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
• Paid time off and holiday
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing learning and development
• Regular team socials and a friendly, inclusive culture

About the Smithers Group

The Smithers Group is a privately held global testing, information and consulting organization that delivers trusted solutions by integrating science, technology and business expertise. We are a healthy growing enterprise lead by culture of ethics, mission, respect for employees and the individual.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are looking to work closely with senior leadership, and help shape strategic decisions making a visible impact then this opportunity is for you!

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