Sr Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Hypertherm Associates is searching for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. The Senior Counsel supports our global, 100% employee-owned company with headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire (home to Dartmouth College). In this role, you will provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management.

As a member of this small, agile team, you may provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel.

Some of the ways you will have impact in the Senior Counsel role:

• Oversee and negotiate complex contracts and corporate agreements

• Lead compliance initiatives, develop company policies to meet regulatory standards, and proactively identify regulatory risks impacting operations

• Advise senior management on strategic legal matters, assess & mitigate risks for high-stakes projects, and provide guidance on industry-specific challenges

• Manage and direct resolution strategies for significant disputes and litigation, manage external counsel, and guide the company’s approach to complex legal conflicts

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board activities, policies, and adherence to industry standards

• Act as a mentor to junior legal staff, providing guidance on complex issues, and assisting in developing the overall expertise within the legal department

Who you are and the experience you bring:

• JD Degree from ABA accredited law school with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an attorney of a law firm, corporate legal department, or equivalent, with demonstrated experience in the manufacturing or engineering industry

• Experience with Project/Case Management

• Be able to articulate a successful track record in Corporate Law and/or commercial litigation

• Be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state within the United States

• An enthusiasm for handling both small and large matters

• Able to clarify, simplify, and communicate complex technical and legal information for a given audience

• High level of collaboration, research and analytical skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

• A self-starter with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

• Presentation skills: Confident and comfortable in front of any audience

Preferred Experience:

• Participation in litigation management

• Experience in working globally

Location: Hanover, NH (Hybrid)

Travel: (approximately 10%) to Hypertherm locations - both domestic and international

Why join Hypertherm Associates?

• Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years

• Profit-Sharing

• Employee Stock Ownership

• Five days/year Community Service Time

• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship

• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

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Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

$115,404.84-$192,340.38 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.