Junior In-House Counsel, BUA (Little Rock)

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Your tasks

Reporting to In-House Counsel, Americas Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, NDAs, strategic partnership agreements, software agreements and professional services/development agreements, Providing daily legal advice and counsel across a variety of practice areas including corporate governance, corporate structuring, labor & employment, regulatory compliance, product liability/risk management. Participate in the development and refinement of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Keeping abreast of current trends, practices, and changes in corporate law and regulations that may affect the company and its operations. Creating, revising and managing template agreements, developing playbooks and legal processes that can scale regionally to provide efficient and timely responses to internal clients. Being an active and trusted business partner and ensure the provision of timely business focused advice to business clients by identifying potential legal issues and mitigating risk. Participating in handling disputes that may arise in existing commercial relationships. Providing guidance and support to our cross-functional colleagues on a wide range of legal issues. Perform legal research. Prepare & deliver training content. Supporting management of outside counsel, including billing and litigation support. General administrative work related to support of the legal departmentCollaboration with other attorneys and professionals to provide comprehensive legal support. All other duties as assigned by In-House Counsel, Americas

Your profile

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, by the American Bar Association. Admission to at least one US State Bar3 to 5 years of experience, in-house legal or law firm. Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. Strong knowledge of corporate structuring and corporate governanceExperience in some or all of these areas: regulatory compliance, product liability, commercial transactionsUnderstanding of or experience with risk management/insurance programs a plus. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High degree of professional ethics and integrity. Location within commuting distance to at least one Company site, USATravel 20-30%

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

Your contact

Janet Gonzalez

HR Manager

+1 714-368-4216

janet.gonzalez@georgfischer.com

9271 Jeronimo Road

92618 Irvine

United States

Your work route

United States, Little Rock

Who We Are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.