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Samsung Lennox HVAC
Job Description
Job Title: | General Counsel |
Department: | Leadership |
FLSA Status: | Exempt |
Position reports to: | Chief Executive Officer |
Position Summary (Purpose of job):
This is an in-house corporate counsel position. The primary responsibilities will be to provide a wide range of legal & compliance support and administration to Samsung Lennox HVAC. Effectively manage relationships with colleagues and builds trust resulting in early involvement in business matters to reduce the risk of unnecessary litigation. Candidate must be trustworthy and be able to keep all data/communication confidential. |
Key Responsibilities
1. | Perform a wide variety of legal tasks as General Counsel of Samsung Lennox HVAC in areas including but not limited to contracts, litigation, labor & employment, construction, real estate, economic development, and compliance. | 4o% |
2. | Effectively manage relationships with colleagues by building trusting relationships resulting in early involvement in business matters and an enhanced understanding of legal’s contributions | 20% |
3. | Performing daily administrative tasks such as auditing, tracking, and submitting expenses and other reports; managing outside counsel utilization and billing; and effectively and timely managing of internal legal & compliance systems & programs in connection with compliance, contracts, litigation, etc. | 20% |
4. | Preparing, sending and tracking correspondence in connection with a wide variety of legal matters. | 10% |
5. | Collaborating cross-functionally throughout Samsung and Lennox organizations in North America and the globe on a wide variety of matters including but not limited to legal & compliance, public relations, government relations. | 10% |
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| 100% |
Minimum Job Qualifications
Training/Education
- J.D. from ABA accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
- Thorough knowledge of legal contract boilerplate and able to revise contracts, with fallback positions
- Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
Business Experience
- Advanced computer software experience including MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint
- Previous experience in areas such as supply and services agreements, litigation, labor & employment matters, construction contracts, leases, and general compliance
- Serve as a role model and perform all tasks with ethics and honesty, humility, and a positive attitude
Specialized Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to learn and adapt (e.g., learn new procedures and software systems and proactively reach out to other team members, in various geographic locations, for guidance on such systems as appropriate)
- Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Short-term and long-term planning, organizing and executing project plans
- Prioritizing and executing myriad tasks and handling multiple work streams with poise
- Highly detailed information monitoring
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Stress tolerance; ability to influence, lead, and navigate in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaborative; ability to work across global cultures
- Energy, optimism, get-it-done attitude
- Demonstrate respect for others
- Ability to earn and maintain the trust and confidence of team members
- Doing what is right, not what’s personally/politically expedient
- Maintain strong culture of integrity and 100% compliance
Working Conditions
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)
- Operate a computer keyboard, telephone and view a video display terminal more than 90% of work time
- Visual acuity, color distinction, and numeric and character detail distinction for the analysis and preparation of statistical reports and information
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)
- Occasionally work additional hours beyond normal schedule
- Individuals must possess a valid driver's license in good standing
- Must be able to occasionally travel nationally overnight
(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)
