What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Corporate Counsel opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our Global Corporate office in Germantown, WI. The ideal candidate would be open to HYBRID or REMOTE work. Do you enjoy consulting with your business partners and build creative legal solutions? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team and help us grow! Summary You will review and administer a broad range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters in support of the company's Corporate, Sales, and Operations Teams as well as the company's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Responsibilities
- Supports the General Counsel with commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of agreements to support the organizations' Corporate, Sales, and Operations Teams
- Supports the Director of Compliance with compliance and regulatory matters, including developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Reviews, drafts, revises, and advises on sales, purchasing, consulting, and service agreements, government subcontractor agreements and FAR/DFAR flow downs, confidentiality and license agreements, and general terms and conditions
- Consults and collaborates with Ellsworth's leaders on conflict and dispute resolution, including potential litigation matters, by identifying, addressing and escalating issues as they arise, and instituting litigation holds as needed
- Manages and monitors trademarks and patents, as well as advise on the intellectual property strategy and portfolio management within the organization
- Provides legal support on Merger & Acquisition transactions, including support for due diligence and data room set up and maintenance
- Assists in the timely support of obtaining new and renewal licenses, certifications, registrations, and exemptions
- Other related duties assigned
Requirements
- 3+ years of related legal experience and training as a commercial and/or corporate attorney is required. Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted, active, and in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin (or with another state bar and registered, or eligible to register, as in-house counsel with the State Bar of Wisconsin). US Citizenship (ITAR) required.
- In-house legal experience at a chemical, technology, or aerospace company preferred.
- Proven ability to exercise sound and practical business judgment.
- Able to apply risk-based thinking while multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of management and leaders to influence with or without direct authority.
- Demonstrated ability to earn respect through communication, professionalism, and presence.
- History of maintaining organized and comprehensive records.
- Eagerness for learning new areas of law and expanding legal and business skillsets.
- Supports a culture of ethical behavior and legal compliance throughout the organization.
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