The Role
Senior Corporate Counsel advises the General Counsel and business teams on contracts, employment, OSHA compliance, litigation, risk management, and legal investigations. The role conducts internal and government investigations, manages outside counsel, supports litigation and disputes, drafts policies and memoranda, negotiates commercial agreements, and trains employees on workplace rules. This is an onsite position requiring collaboration with leadership and operational teams, including occasional production-floor safety requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
III. Job Functions and Duties NO.Representative Duties1Conduct internal investigation and handle investigations of government administrative agencies 2Prepare and review contracts, policies or memos as directed by General Counsel, including NDAs, joint development agreements and purchase and sales agreements with 3rd parties.
3Advise on internal clients regarding employment, OSHA related, legal compliance and other issues as directed by General Counsel.
4Manage outside counsel as may be delegated by General Counsel 5Manage and/or handle investigations of internal complaints such as harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.6
Assist General Counsel in managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes
7Other duties as assigned by General Counsel8Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any timeIⅤ. QualificationJob RequirementsLanguageLanguages spoken commonly in the workplace are English. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents .
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers
ExperienceAt least 4 years of plus of legal experience as a licensed attorney in the US, preferably having experience advising manufacturing clients.EducationJD from an ABA accredited law schoolPhysical ConditionThis is an office job requiring sitting for most of the day
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots on the production floor.
Other Requirements
WRITING SKILLS - Ability to communicate effectively and accurately in writing.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS - Can use Microsoft Office efficiently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the jobProfessional Knowledge, SkillsBar license in any US state is required, Ohio bar is preferredCommercial litigation and trial experienceConduct internal investigation and handle investigations of government administrative agencies
Self-motivated with a high degree of attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and writing and communication skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize work and respond to multiple demands while meeting deadlinesStrong work ethics, understand business and practical considerations, and work in a fast-paced environment with team collaborationStrong research and writing skillsStrong interpersonal and communications skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the CompanyStrong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issuesAbility to establish and maintain strong relationships within the legal department and across all businessesAbility to work independently with little or no supervision in contract and litigation mattersProven experience as a legal counsel in business environment Preferred working knowledge in contracts, employment, real estate, IP, litigation.
Research and writing skills
Ability to communicate complicated concepts effectively to different audiences
Ability to quickly identify issues and provide effective solutions
Ability to balance risk with business interest
Training RequiredCLEs as required by Bar
V. Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots. VI. Key Performance Indicators: Contracts reviewed; Memoranda drafted
This is an onsite position
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Skills Required
- At least 4 years of legal experience as a licensed U.S. attorney
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in at least one U.S. state
- Commercial litigation and trial experience
- Experience conducting internal and government administrative investigations
- Strong contract, employment, litigation, legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Ability to use Microsoft Office efficiently
- Ohio bar admission
- Experience advising manufacturing clients
- Working knowledge of contracts, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and litigation
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The Company
What We Do
Fuyao Group provides total solutions for safety glass and automotive trim for a wide range of transportation vehicles, including design, production, sales and service related to automotive-grade float glass, automotive glass, locomotive glass, luggage racks and window trim. Our automotive glass manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio enables us to produce up to 4 million automotive units and 4 million windshields for the ARG market. We currently supply aftermarket glass to companies around the world.
