North America Corporate Counsel – Regulatory Affairs

Company Overview

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Team Overview and Job responsibilities

The North American Legal Department is looking for an attorney to join our fast-paced team. The position will be based at Prysmian’s North America corporate headquarters in Greater Cincinnati, reporting to the North American General Counsel. The successful candidate will work independently and interact directly with internal clients, including C-level executives and colleagues at Prysmian’s global headquarters in Milan, Italy. As In-House Counsel, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail along with the ability to identify potential risks for the company and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company guidelines.

• Act as lead in-house attorney in areas of trade compliance, customs compliance, export control, government contractor compliance (including but not limited to DFARs and FARs provision compliance), and other specialized regulatory compliance areas of U.S. law.
• Support NA Compliance function on export controls compliance for relevant operations and business units.
• Monitor North America developments related to international trade in relevant finished goods and raw materials, including changes in tariffs, sanctions, and other trade barriers, and report updates to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Support business teams on government contractor and sub-contractor compliance obligations and support on opportunities to develop greater processes and controls around the same.
• Serve as a liaison with other members of the Legal Department and the General Counsel on matters that arise related trade, customs compliance, export controls, and other regulatory areas of responsibility.
• Advise Prysmian commercial and procurement teams on contract negotiations as needed, including but not limited to contract language related to regulatory compliance areas of responsibility, and also support generally on commercial contract review as needed.
• Identify risk areas and assist the business in implementing best practices and making informed decisions.
• Develop relationships, processes, and activities that support and continuously improve the delivery of legal services related to areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with staff at all levels of the company to analyze and determine comprehensive contract strategy and compliance.
• Support outside counsel on projects as needed.
• Keep the General Counsel and other department colleagues up to date on significant issues as they arise.
• Effectively manage outside counsel to ensure internal Prysmian customers are supported and Legal Department budget goals are met.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications:

•             JD degree from an accredited US law school.

•             Admission to the Kentucky bar or the ability to secure same as soon as practical.

•             Significant experience in one or more areas of regulatory compliance related to the position’s areas of responsibility, ideally in manufacturing.

•             Minimum three years related experience in a large law firm, in-house position, or both.

•             Ability to work independently to assess and resolve legal issues, including in situations and on assignments in areas of the law or business that may be unfamiliar.

•             Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.

•             Comfort with a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, creativity in problem solving, and big-picture thinking.

•             Ability to effectively provide legal analysis and recommendations and to draft other legal documents and correspondence.

•             Ability to effectively communicate complex messages to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

•             Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with diverse business partners, supervisors, and peers in a global business.

•             Demonstrated strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines.

• Occasional travel required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.
• Repetitive tasks such as typing that may require dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.
• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
• Consistent five days per week in-office attendance is required.
• When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

Job Offer Fraud Alert

We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.

Our company will **never**:

• Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process

• Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text

• Extend a job offer without a formal interview process

• Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)

All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).

If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at [email protected].

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [email protected].