About the Role
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic partner to business leaders, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Distribution and supply agreements
- Installation/turnkey and maintenance contracts
- Software licensing agreements
- Bid/performance bonds and other securities
- Tender documentation
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements
- Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, best practices, and approval workflows
- Act as a strategic partner to commercial, operations, and management teams by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions
- Provide legal support across multiple U.S. entities and one Canadian entity, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements
- Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel and insurance brokers
- Select and manage external legal advisors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
- Support corporate governance activities, including:
- Board matters
- Drafting resolutions
- Statutory filings
- Acting as Corporate Secretary when required
- Oversee and coordinate insurance coverage, identifying risk exposures and ensuring appropriate protection
- Partner with internal stakeholders to increase awareness of legal risk and contract management best practices
Work Environment
- Standard workload: 45–50 hours per week
- Flexibility required based on business needs
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with a state bar
- 10–12 years of legal experience, including:
- Commercial contracts
- Industrial and/or technology-driven environments (hardware + software preferred)
- International experience, particularly in the U.S. and Canada
- Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with a state bar
- 10-12 years of legal experience
- Prior in-house counsel experience
- Strong business acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
What We Do
FAAC Technologies is a global leader in access automation, parking, and access control solutions for residential and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, the group operates internationally with numerous production sites and commercial premises. They focus on providing state-of-the-art, sustainable, and high-performance solutions for mobility and access needs, driven by innovation, quality, and a customer-centric approach to ensure safety and ease of use for users worldwide.
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