Assistant General Counsel

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has a need for an Assistant General Counsel at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

The Assistant General Counsel serves the Company (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) as in-house counsel and is responsible for providing professional legal advice and representation for operational legal matters, with a heavy focus on customer contracts, throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide legal advice, guidance and support to the Company’s business units for operational matters related to customer contracts, including, but not limited to, sales and services agreements, purchase orders, construction bids, reseller and supply agreements

• Review customer contracts and provide feedback relative to legal terms

• Draft contracts or contract language

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Operations team

• Perform legal research and provide legal advice and assistance to other departments

• Manage outside counsel and provide general oversight and organization of their assignments and budget

• Keep abreast of standard practices and trends affecting the company's industries and provide valuable advice and counsel to senior leadership team regarding compliance

• Advise the organization about government regulations and legal rights.

• Understand and be able to translate into “plain English” the legal ramifications of varied legal issues (including regulatory requirements) and clearly and succinctly articulate the risks.

• Examine company's litigation strategy to determine the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or other legal actions related to customers and/or customer contracts

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctorate Degree from a fully accredited college in Law approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), admitted and in good standing in California; and a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience in law; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience with construction contracts and bidding process is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Admitted to the bar in California.

• Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The pay range for this position is: $205,000.00 - $245,000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.) 

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