Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


Houston Texas, United States ALS Environmental Full time
Overview:
Imagine your future with us

 

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

 

About the role:

 

The Position Title will be responsible for the provision of legal services to the Group and in particular the Americas business streams in areas such as contract risk management, corporate transactions, merger and acquisitions, employment and labor, property, corporate administration, litigation and general commercial matters.

Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts across a full range of commercial matters, transactions and business activities ensuring ALS’ interests are protected and advanced.

Merger and acquisition due diligence and investigation, review of due diligence material and change of control transaction material and documents.

Assisting with general legal and regulatory requirements, corporate administration and entity management,

Providing generalist legal advice of matters relating to employment and labor, property, litigation and general commercial matters in support of business stream functions.

Aiding operations on legal matters not requiring outside counsel including review and handling of subpoenas occasionally received by ALS (typically for records), declarations, etc., and providing direction to operations.

Active management to foster a culture of “One ALS ”.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:
About you:

 Foster and promote organizational principles of integrity and compliance.

 Serve as primary contact during contract negotiations. Perform and document review of new contracts for acceptability of terms, recommend changes where appropriate, and communicate key points internally.

 Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, or disputes and litigation etc.

 Develop and execute negotiation strategies that minimize potential losses and benefit the organization’s financial performance.

 Awareness of the content and intent of all company policies and ensuring that they are implemented and followed.

 Recommend to senior management if business issues require additional legal resources.

 Adherence to a team approach within a continuous improvement culture.

 Fluent in Spanish

 Experience in Contract Law and Commercial Transactions, including demonstrated experience in reviewing, negotiating and   drafting of complex contacts

 Experience in M&A transactions and related legal support, such as due diligence and investigation, review of due diligence   material and change of control transaction material and documents.

 Highly organnized, motivated and disciplined.

 Ability to systematically analyse complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.

 Strong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.

 Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.

 Ability to show initiative and accountability/

 Ability to take ownership of workload and operate autonomously when required.

 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in law minimum requirement.

Admission as an attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.

Minimum 3 years post qualification experience as an attorney in contract-heavy organizations (in house experience is   desirable).

 

Physical Demands:

The ability to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management, and clients.

Ability to sit and/or stand for 100% of an 8-hour day.

Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate computer, syringes, and other equipment.

Qualifications:
Working at ALS: 

 

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

 

 

Our benefits include:

 

Structured wage increases

Comprehensive benefit package  (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)

Additional vacation days for years of service

Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

 

About ALS: 

 

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 

 

Everyone matters: 

 

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society

 

 

ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities 

 

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Click  to view company E-Verify Participation Poster

 

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 


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