About Us:
Job Description:
We are looking for a pragmatic, conscientious attorney to fill our Corporate Counsel position to develop and strengthen world-class, people-centric practices at our well-balanced, financially solid, rapid-growth, global organization. As a member of the corporate legal team reporting directly to the VP & Corporate Counsel, you will be a part of a small, focused Legal and Risk team, and serve as a valued partner to corporate and divisional leaders. Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial and corporate governance matters facing a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services. You enjoy leading both people and projects. You are a strategic leader, with experience in an in-house legal department or a corporate law department at a law firm.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Provide commercial legal support to all departments of the business
- Support, lead and assist non-attorney Contract Managers with contract reviews
- Assist BW Property Group with office lease negotiations and other legal issues
- Structure, draft, negotiate and review various commercial contracts
- Assist with “Know Your Customer” (KYC) requests from our banking partners
- Perform other duties as needed requested by executive team.
Job Specifications:
- Results-oriented, highly collaborative, pragmatic, flexible, takes initiative, and creative
- Sound legal reasoning, thoroughness, and excellent legal writing skills and presentation skills
- Capable of building partnerships internally, building teams and effectively operating within teams
- Understand business drivers and adapt legal solutions to achieve them
- Navigate effectively in matrix organization, as well as ability to make decisions on incomplete or conflicting information
- Distill complex legal problems into easily understood language with straightforward, practical solutions tailored to business needs
- Build and maintain relationships with senior members of operating entities
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Administrative self-sufficiency
Required Education and Experience:
- JD Degree (required)
- Licensed in at least one state in the U.S. (required)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience preferred.
- Preferred background in corporate law, commercial finance and real estate matters within a law firm or an in-house legal department setting.
Additional Job Description
- Provide commercial legal support to all departments of the business
- Support, lead and assist non-attorney Contract Managers with contract reviews
- Structure, draft, negotiate and review various commercial contracts
- Assist with “Know Your Customer” (KYC) requests from our banking partners
- Assist International Finance Team with legal documents necessary to facilitate relationships with financing partners
- Assist BW Property Group with office lease negotiations and other legal issues
- Supervise paralegal in corporate governance reporting and filing responsibilities
- General experience with data privacy issues, managing a modest IP portfolio, general corporate matters, employment matters, M&A
- Coordinate with outside counsel
- Perform other duties as needed
Supervisory/Responsibility:
Supervise paralegal in corporate governance reporting and filing responsibilities.
Travel:
Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position (no more than 10%).
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of the those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Company:
Bw Corporate UsSkills Required
- JD Degree
- Licensed in at least one state in the U.S.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience
- Background in corporate law, commercial finance, and real estate matters
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
