Corporate Legal Counsel

Corporate Legal Counsel USA

Global Team – American Focus

Mining and Construction Equipment

Denver CO or Dallas, TX

Our partner is a publicly held leader in the provision of top-of-the-line construction and mining equipment. They develop, manufacture, and market a wide range of cutting-edge rock drilling equipment for use in surface mining, exploration, construction, quarries, as well as water well, & oil and gas applications. With sales of more than $5.5 billion USD, and a global team of approximately 18,000 employees, their footprint in the market is both large and varied.

Based either in Garland TX (Greater Dallas Area) or in Broomfield CO (Greater Denver Area) this critical role will be responsible to support their growing business needs throughout the United States. Housed within their Group Legal function (a global organization headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden) which includes Group Compliance and Group Risk Management & Insurance, their Legal Group is comprised of passionate, smart Attorneys based in Sweden, the US, China, Russia, Australia and Canada.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel Americas, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to existing and acquired businesses in the United States, and will assist in regional and global legal matters as assigned. You will also help implement global strategy within the area of Group Legal and Compliance. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of business-focused legal strategies to drive business and ensure risk mitigation. To do so, you will guide and counsel business leaders to ensure understanding and implementation of necessary legal measures for successful operation of the Company’s businesses. Managing a diverse desk, the work is interesting and complex and spans a gamut of corporate matters, all with a common thread of protecting the entity and delivering excellence. With strategic company expansion across the globe, and most recently with a large 1000+ employee acquisition in the US now completed – acquisition integration, heavy contract review and senior management support will remain a key focus of this opportunity.

Possessing 8 - 10 years + of business / commercial law (in-house or law firm) experience where you have advised on a wide range of topics including contracts, employment and labor matters, corporate entity management, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, litigation, and mergers/acquisition; you are a methodical thinker, with excellent communication skills who is yearning for challenge and change. Licensed to practice in Texas and/or Colorado, your previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where you have effectively managed a significant and multi-faceted workload will be appreciated and valued.

A team player – you are interested in technology, understand that the natural resource industry – in particular mining for minerals, has been the backbone of American growth and prosperity since country inception – and are excited to work for a global industry leader in support of same.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal issues.
• Contract negotiation: Assists with negotiation of frame agreements, contracts, joint development agreements, supply agreements, dealership arrangement and other contractual terms together with relevant business managers.
• Legal strategies: Anticipates and identifies legal issues of concern to management and proactively contributes to effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
• Governance: Ensures good corporate governance and management of all corporate filings and requirements, serving as corporate secretary and subsidiary corporate board director as needed to ensure local legal and governance requirements are met.
• Supports implementation of the Code of Conduct and on-going integrity training and assists in investigation and resolution of any issues that arise as directed.
• Company guidelines and instructions: Assists with the implementation of both local and Group policies and directives and instructions and monitors on-going compliance.
• External service providers: Manages and liaises with external legal counsel.
• Training: Provides legal training for managers and employees as needed.
• Manage and support the business in cost-effective and timely resolution of business disputes and litigation matters.
• Act with a high degree of initiative, independence, and integrity to identify and recommend appropriate courses of action, bringing to bear legal guidance and business acumen.
• Provides advice to meet strategic goals and to protect business reputation, interests and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ongoing monitoring of applicable laws, regulations and policies and publication of and training on the same to business colleagues as needed to support the business.

You Bring:

• 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience in business / commercial law (in-house or law firm)
• Undergraduate university degree and a professional graduate degree in Law (JD)
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State Bar in Texas and/or Colorado (depending upon your residency)

Specific experience in, and competence to work & to advise on a wide range of legal areas including:

• Drafting and negotiating customer and supplier contracts
• Insurance coverage matters related to contracts and claims management.
• Training and investigation in company compliance matters and policies
• Dispute analysis and resolution management
• Advising human resources professionals on all aspects of employment and labor matters
• Corporate entity management and governance
• Intellectual property (software licensing, patent issues and trademark matters)
• Real estate and environmental issues
• Occupational and product safety and regulatory compliance
• Litigation and/or litigation management
• Mergers and acquisitions and integration of acquired companies.
• Compliance matters (anti-corruption, trade, competition, privacy, etc.) and investigations

The Right Fit (Behavioral Characteristics):

• Practical, business-minded, efficient, and collegial
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment effectively managing significant and multi-faceted workload efficiently.
• Excellent analytical, communication, research and writing skills.
• A results-oriented professional with strong commonsense, attention to detail and a solid business acumen
• Understanding technical concepts and interest in technology, experience in resources industries (mining, oil and gas, agriculture) helpful
• Independent, autonomous, and authoritative with independent decision-making ability

We Offer:

• Long term interesting & meaningful employment
• Belonging – You are a critical member of our team. Opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Strong compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits
• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

About Us:

TalentMatch LLC is a Denver based recruitment & staffing services company, with a satellite office in Ottawa, Ontario Canada; and provides customized recruitment solutions throughout North America. Working extensively within the oil & gas, and mining industries, we match great people with great companies and watch them soar