Corporate Attorney

Job Summary:

SIG SAUER, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join its in-house legal department in New Hampshire. This onsite role requires a dynamic individual with a solid background in corporate legal functions and specialized experience in the firearms industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support (domestic and international) and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare compliance trainings and assist in policy drafting and review.
• Conduct legal research on a wide range of topics and provide strategic legal advice.
• Review solicitations, provide input to proposal development, and monitor ongoing government and international contracts.
• Provide legal assistance to the ATF Compliance group on various matters, including ATF submissions and regulatory interpretation.
• Work with Program Managers to manage contracts and delivery order modifications.
• Review, drafting, negotiation, and management of all general contractual needs for all functional groups.
• Drafting and review of any public-facing terms of use, or terms related to any product rebate/promotion/sweepstakes activity.
• Review and negotiation of real estate contracts (leases).
• Provide support to the LE sales function as needed in relation to state and local procurement activities.
• Provide advice and legal support to engineering and manufacturing functions, with a focus on risk management (product liability) and compliance.
• Provide advice to marketing and product management functions related to risk management, and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Support the security function in relation to internal investigations and review of new hire background checks.
• Support the finance function on all matters, including insurance, lending/borrowing, tax questions, and credit collection issues.
• Support the HR function as needed on internal investigations and compliance.
• Provide internal training on various legal topics, including new hire training on a regular basis.
• Primary contact for all customer service support needs, including escalation of returns involving claims of defective products or involving property damage or personal injury.
• Manage and respond to any external legal requests for information (subpoenas and search warrants).

Requirements:

• Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to, and good standing in, any state bar or the District of Columbia bar.
• 10+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house environment, with experience in product liability claims preferred.
• Over 5+ years of experience providing legal counsel in a regulated industry, with a focus on ensuring compliance, managing contracts, and advising on industry-specific legal matters.
• Experience in a corporate environment, providing accurate and timely counsel.
• Ability to organize, integrate, and analyze complex information from a number of sources.
• Collaborative; able to establish and maintain strong partnerships with all stakeholders, ensuring their involvement and gaining their support to drive desired outcomes.
• Sound and ethical judgment based on legal expertise, a deep understanding of the business objectives, and an appropriate balancing of legal risks and business needs.
• Process-oriented and able to lead and effect process change and improvements.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Excellent drafting, organization, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness and strong interest in learning a wide variety of new skills.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.