Corporate Legal Counsel

About Gleason With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more. Why work at Gleason? Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match Flexible scheduling Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Formal and informal Development opportunities. Position Summary: The Corporate Counsel role, as a key member of the Legal and IP Department of Gleason, will serve as a commercial generalist and provide support and project management on a broad range of commercial transactions and compliance projects involving Gleason’s global subsidiaries.The Corporate Counsel will assist in the administration and support of Gleason’s Intellectual Property Program and support of Gleason’s ESG and Compliance Programs as well. Job Responsibilities: Commercial Transactions Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements for internal client groups including but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, sales agreements and terms and conditions of sale/purchase, leases, and other commercial transactional support. Provide legal support to various departments in the company on transactional matters, ensuring that contracts and deals comply with internal policies, risk tolerances and sound business practices. Identify issues and risks, recommending potential solutions, and identifying trends relating to regulatory matters, intellectual property, employment law, privacy and data protection. Collaborate in the continuing development of the Company’s commercial contract templates and terms and conditions to develop a scalable, business-centric approach to commercial agreements. Develop and operationalize policies, training, templates, and workflows to allow business teams to move quickly while addressing key risks in substantive areas. Support global legal entity management of the organization. Consult with and oversee work by outside counsel. Research and advise on legal issues impacting the organization. Intellectual Property Support IP Portfolio Management: Assist in managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. IP Enforcement and Defense: Work with internal resources and external counsel to enforce the company’s intellectual property rights and defend against claims of infringement. Licensing and IP Agreements: Draft and negotiate intellectual property agreements, such as licensing agreements, and joint development agreements. IP Strategy: Support the development and implementation of the company's intellectual property strategy in alignment with its business objectives. Litigation, Compliance and Risk Management Serve as a trusted legal advisor concerning regulatory compliance matters involving Gleason’s global business. Assist with developing and updating critical documents, policies, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and other communications in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures. Provide training to the company's employees on compliance-related topics. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues. Assist General Counsel in managing litigation and other disputes involving the Company with the ability to drive practical and strategic decisions. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): Strong organizational, time management and communication skills – ability to multi-task. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and possess a strong work ethic, and demonstrate an ability to operate independently. Strong command of a wide variety of commercial transactions and the curiosity to further develop in other areas of the law, including regulatory compliance and employment law. Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and present findings in written or presentation form. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to apply good business judgment in connection with providing legal advice to the business. Preferred Education/Training/Experience: Juris Doctorate required from an ABA-accredited law school and a valid license to practice law in New York State or admission to the Bar in at least one state with the ability to obtain in-house registration in New York. 3-5+ years of law firm experience, ideally with in-house experience. Experience working in or with clients in the manufacturing industry is a plus. Computer Skills: High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Travel Requirements: Occasional travel – day and overnight may be required. The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime. Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard toage, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, orany other characteristic protected by applicable laws. OFFICE ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor. DISCLAIMER The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.