Assistant General Counsel

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic, practical, and actionable legal advice to the business on a broad range of issues relating to existing business as well as new business opportunities in support of organizational goals.
• Identify, research and analyze relevant federal, state and local requirements and translate into business solutions and processes.
• Assists in the development of company legal strategy to promote and protect the organization’s business interests.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial contracts with sophisticated customers and business partners, including, but not limited to, LTA/MSAs, NDAs, terms and conditions, requirements contracts, and licensing agreements; Advise clients regarding risk associated with contract terms and proposed agreements.
• Support the strategic operational objectives of the company relating to information technology systems (e.g. ERP, EDI, etc.), potential acquisitions and asset sales.
• Assist in overseeing the Company’s compliance program, manage annual code of conduct training, responsible for conflict minerals reporting obligations, manage privacy law compliance initiative, and work cross-functionally to provide on compliance issues and proactive guidance to mitigate risk and liability.
• Oversee outside counsel representing CVG in litigation relating to products sourced, manufactured or sold by CVG entities, review discovery responses and expert reports, coordinate depositions of company representatives and engages other internal SMEs as needed, and ensure the involvement and approval of CVG stakeholders when/as appropriate,
• Regularly review and assess known litigation exposures and ensure that Chief Legal Officer receives timely and accurate information regarding litigation matters, including case status, spend, litigation strategy, and settlements.
• Provides pragmatic, focused legal counsel on transactional matters, interpretation of contracts, applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Juris Doctor Degree (JD)
  • Familiarity with DOJ’s guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
  • Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential
• Experience
  • Preferred 12-plus years of legal experience as in-house counsel or relevant law firm or government agency experience
  • Experience advising business leadership on product, contract, and sales related matters
  • Experience in management of compliance programs
• Skills & Attributes
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to effectively navigate conflict and effectively resolve issues
  • Ability to maintain trust and confidentiality
  • Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to actively listen and to communicate legal and other complex requirements to non-legal audiences
  • Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction and collaboration with a diverse array of legal colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels
  • A self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities to improve business and operational processes/procedures with innovative solutions
  • Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs and seizing new opportunities, while mitigating risk and managing key relationships
  • High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience
  • Interest in and ability to quickly assimilate new areas of law
  • Ability to effectively network and build relationships across all locations and levels of and positions within the organization
  • Demonstrated sound judgement and independent decision-making

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work full-time during core business hours (typically in an office setting)

• Ability to work extended hours (early morning, evening, or weekend), when necessary

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job is based in an office setting and is a sedentary role. Travel may be required from time to time.  

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and CVG EHS standards.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

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