Associate General Counsel - Corporate Attorney

Company: The Bar Association of San Francisco
Location: Elgin
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel - Corporate Attorney

Associate General Counsel - Corporate Attorney voestalpine High Performance Metals Corporation

voestalpine High Performance Metals’ (vHPM) business activities focus on technologically demanding products and solutions in the field of specialty steel. In contrast to many of its competitors, vHPM offers production, sales and important value added services such as heat treatment and coatings from a single hand. This extensive offering is valued by customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Key markets include the automotive manufacturing sector, the energy generation sector, exploration of oil and gas, machinery manufacturers, consumer goods producers, aircraft manufacturers and other selected industry segments. vHPM is a market leader in tool steel and also holds leading positions in high-speed steel, valve steel, special engineering steel and other special grades. Customers can rely on well-established brands that have frequently set the standards for the special steel sector over many decades with their innovation and top quality.

Position Description:

This highly visible position will provide and perform a variety of legal activities for Region North America in accordance with the established standards of the legal profession to protect the organization's reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. This position will report to the head of vHPM in North America.

Key Responsibilities :

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple regional and international stakeholders and team members.

Provide risk management and business and legal advisory support to senior management.

Provide legal advice within area of expertise to functional or operational area managers to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

Working knowledge in import and export trade compliance (including FTZ, ITAR and EAR experience).

Analyze and interpret case law, court reports, and proposed and existing laws and regulations to prepare technical reports on how they impact the organization's operations.

Manage the Company’s Compliance Program and conducting live training,

Prepare legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (e.g., loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, non disclosure agreements, divestitures, employment contracts) to protect the organization's legal and business interests.

Represent the organization in legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities so the organization's interests are protected.

Prepare materials for divisional and external legal counsel.

Position Requirements:

8 years of legal experience with current membership in at least one US state bar (Illinois Bar preferred).

Business-savvy attorney who can find solutions to complex challenges.

Experience in an corporate environment (manufacturing industry)

Highly motivated self-starter

Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written

Able to travel as required

Job Information

Job ID: 54471767

Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Corporate Attorney

Company Name: voestalpine High Performance Metals Corporation

Job Function: Associate,

Attorney,

Corporate Attorney,

General Counsel

Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them.

301 Battery Street, San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 782-8928

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