Vice President, Legal
Time Manufacturing Company See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- Westlake, TX, US
Job Title: Vice President, Legal
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Westlake, Texas
Company: TIME Manufacturing Company
Company Overview
TIME Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and bridge inspection equipment. Through its renowned brands—Versalift, Ruthmann, Bluelift, France Elévateur, Movex, BrandFX, and Aspen Aerials—the company serves diverse industries, including electric utility, telecommunications, bridge inspection, tree care, and other fleet-supported sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, TIME Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures top-tier products that enable professionals to operate safely and efficiently at various heights.
Job Summary
The Vice President, Legal serves as the chief legal officer for Time Manufacturing and its global operating companies. This role provides strategic legal leadership across all aspects of the business, ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and enabling growth through practical, business-oriented legal guidance. The VP, Legal is a trusted advisor to the executive team, and Board, balancing legal rigor with commercial realities in a manufacturing and industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Serve as primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team, and Board of Directors
- Support corporate governance, Board meetings, committees, and executive decision-making
- Advise on enterprise risk management, regulatory exposure, and strategic initiatives
- Help shape company strategy by proactively identifying legal risks and opportunities
Corporate & Commercial Law
- Lead legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and integrations
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, distribution, licensing, and service agreements
- Provide guidance on corporate structure, subsidiary management, and intercompany agreements
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Oversee compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations affecting manufacturing, distribution, and sales
- Advise on product liability, warranty, safety, and quality matters
- Support compliance related to environmental, health, safety (EHS), and export controls
- Develop and maintain compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Manage all litigation, claims, and disputes, including product liability, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Oversee outside counsel to ensure effective representation, cost control, and alignment with business objectives
- Develop dispute prevention strategies and early resolution approaches
Employment & Labor Law
- Provide legal guidance on employment matters including employee relations, compensation, benefits, executive agreements, and terminations
- Support HR leadership on compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws
- Advise on labor relations, investigations, and workplace policies
Intellectual Property
- Oversee protection and enforcement of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing
- Partner with engineering and product teams to protect innovation and competitive advantage
Legal Operations & Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop an effective in-house legal function aligned with company growth
- Manage legal budgets, outside counsel spending, and legal operations efficiency
- Establish best practices, templates, and processes to support scalable growth
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 12+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership roles
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products environments strongly preferred
- Proven experience supporting M&A, complex commercial transactions, and corporate governance
- Experience working with private equity-backed or highly growth-oriented organizations preferred
- Strong business acumen with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business guidance
- Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion
- Strong leadership and influencing skills across all organizational levels
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Time Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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