| Job Description | Solutions are at the core of what we do at Swisslog. With decades of experience in the development and implementation of integrated logistics solutions, Swisslog provides the expertise that customers in more than 50 countries rely on.
Swisslog Logistics is searching for corporate counsel to work as part of a team in a fast paced, entrepreneurial business environment. The successful candidate will require minimal direct supervision supporting business operations.
Your Tasks
Develops, drafts, revises, negotiates and administers contracts with both Customers and Suppliers. Is monitoring compliance with government regulations and commercial contract terms
Interacts with all levels of the organization including legal representatives from clients and customers. Manage outside counsel (if required) in the pursuit or defense of various legal issues
Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company. Develop and recommend company policy and position on legal issues
Develops and advances strategies in support of Swisslog’s position, performing complex analyses as needed. Is an essential and key hub within the organization with high visibility to all facets of the organization
Review and negotiation of general contracts, vendor agreements, customer contracts, questionnaires and all pertinent e-mail correspondence Employment contracts, claims, litigation, etc
Responsible for managing and all Trademarks, patents, intellectual property, trade secrets and interfacing with outside IP counsel
Supports HR with legal advice in relation to work related legislation as well as immigration matters
Reports to the MD in relation to Customer Contracts and the Local Purchaser in relation to the Supplier contracts
Your Profile
Minimum:
Juris Doctor
3 years of direct transactional legal experience
Substantial experience actually working with contractual language, including the drafting, revising, and analysis of the same
Excellent Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software skills with an emphasis on word processing and document reviewing functions
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to utilize proprietary Internet based reporting and database functions
Excellent time management and general organizational skills
Experience working with multiple projects with often rushed and short timelines
Strong attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work in an unsupervised environment
Highly motivated self-starter, Ability to work additional hours as needed; sometimes on short notice
Desirable but not Essential:
Experience with construction, engineering, and architectural contracts
Experience with project business
Experience working in in-house or directly with business leaders of corporations
5 – 7 years’ experience in negotiating, drafting, and administering complex commercial contracts
We Offer
Swisslog offers challenging work in a globally networked environment as well as competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits including health/dental and 401k! United efforts of our employees represent the basis for developing and delivering the best solutions for our customers.
To apply please complete the online application form.
SWISSLOG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Contact
Raymond Johnson
Human Resources Manager
757.820.3431 |
| | Company | | Swisslog Logistics, Inc | Job Code | | State or Province | | Virginia | | |
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