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Hiab Corporation
Perrysburg, OH (In Person)
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Legal Counsel
Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.
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Our benefits include
Comprehensive benefit package including: health, vision, dental, company-paid & voluntary life insurance upon first day of employment
401k program with 6% company match
Personal time off and company-paid holidays
Opportunities for career growth and competitive salary commensurate with experience
Tuition reimbursement for job-related continued education
Referral Program
You may also be provided with a company cell phone, laptop and/or credit card, all to be used for the purpose of conducting company business
Your mission
To provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the company in order to mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and optimize business operations. Plays a critical role in safeguarding the company's interests and facilitating its growth in North America. Be a first point of contact in all legal matters for the business and ensuring that issues are solved efficiently and with high quality. Actively drive continuous development and implementation of processes, practices and tools used within Hiab.
To succeed, the candidate must have the readiness to adopt a pragmatic, generalist mindset, as the role is more concerned with effective risk management rather than eliminating all risk, and will require diving into and learning new and varied areas of the law.
Key responsibilities
Provide practical, solutions-orientated legal advice to various North American business units on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance
Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including vendor and customer agreements, ensuring that the company's interests are protected and aligned with its strategic goals
Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's business activities
Manage dispute resolution and outside counsel for litigations
Support in structural changes and selected M&A cases
Educate and train key stakeholders on relevant legal issues, fostering a culture of legal awareness and compliance
What we are looking for
US law degree from a reputable university. Admission to a US State Bar
Minimum 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably as in-house counsel
Experience drafting and negotiating different types of complex commercial agreements (e.g., sales, procurement, distribution, licensing)
Experience gained from applicable industry (e.g. heavy industry sector, infrastructure, automotive, or material handling industry) or a global industrial firm with European parent company considered a plus
Knowledge and experience with other areas of law (e.g., employment, IP, privacy, EHS, litigation) is a plus, but a willingness to learn such areas and become a generalist is a MUST
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Excellent execution, follow up, project management, and coordination skills
What we offer
As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment. Ready to apply?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your Resume/CV today for consideration!