Sr Corporate Counsel

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Partner with the corporate development team and other cross-functional groups, including Finance, Tax, Business, and HR as the legal lead, working directly with the General Counsel, providing keen attention to detail in all matters regarding on strategic transactions (acquisition, partnership, divestiture, and investment) throughout all stages, including NDAs, deal structuring, term sheets and LOIs, due diligence, drafting and negotiation of definitive agreements, signing/closing and post-deal integration (including on-going compliance matters).
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential targets from initial stage to deal closing.
• Support and facilitate negotiations of transaction terms and legal documentation.
• Create investment proposals, along with supporting analysis and findings, for review by Executive Management team
• Draft and help prepare M&A related board and committee meeting materials.
• Assist with various Compliance department initiatives and support various global locations to ensure the organization remains compliant with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and support integration planning, tracking and processes for new acquisitions.  Drive continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in deal processes and execution.

• Provide continuing counsel on Company compliance and legal matters, and liaise with internal staff to define and develop Company policies, procedures and programs as well as ensure the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with Legal Department oversight and support to Human Resources department including drafting Employment Agreements, Releases, as well as reviewing staffing and placement agency agreements.

• Judge the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the Company, work with appropriate parties to define a strategy. Work collaboratively and responsively with a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders and develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach.  Keep the team informed of progress, drawing issues to their attention and discussing conclusions with them.
• Manage and partner with outside counsel, as needed.
• May aid in the drafting and review of a wide variety of complex commercial contracts.
• Stay abreast of current financial and operational issues impacting the company and divisional performance.
• Support special projects, including intercompany agreements.
• Support the General Counsel, V.P. with other matters as assigned.

• Expected to comply with SEKO’s C-TPAT Security Profile.
• Expected to uphold SEKO’s Core Values:  Respect, Customer Focus, Integrity, Teamwork, Fun.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Resilient, positive attitude. We need someone willing to adapt to change and able to function smoothly in a very fast paced environment.
• High sense of urgency with proactive rather than reactive attitude.
• High attention to detail and high degree of integrity in work product a must.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, in writing and verbally.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. 
• Ability to make effective presentations on legal issues to the board of directors, senior management, and sales groups.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• A growth mindset with flexibility and desire to work on a variety of legal matters, learn and have a meaningful impact.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Action and results-oriented, with ability to adapt quickly to new surroundings and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Proven success at influencing and leading resources across multiple functions, workgroups, and management levels.
• Reliable and collaborative team-player.
• Flexibility to assist the legal department in its activities and its mission as needs arise.
• Ability to work flexible hours with team members across the globe.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
• Licensed US attorney with membership in at least 1 state bar (preferably IL), with good standing.
• 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house with experience focused on M&A and general corporate matters.

Preferred:

• Experience with logistics companies preferred.

SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.