Assistant General Counsel, Commercial - AMR

Ralliant

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial - AMR will be primarily responsible for managing commercial legal matters for the Americas region of the Sensors & Safety Systems segment of Ralliant. This will include providing guidance and support of legal matters across multiple business functions, related to commercial contracts, antitrust guidance, product compliance, commercial litigation or disputes, regulatory topics and otherwise as needed. In addition to providing excellent legal expertise, the role requires a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to legal matters and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization. Ideal candidates for this role will have in-house experience in a variety of commercial related legal topics, passion for growth, and demonstrated experience driving improvements that benefit the company. The position reports directly to Ralliant VP & General Counsel, Commercial & International. Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Requirements

Unquestionable integrity and excellent judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate complicated information in an understandable way, as well as excellent drafting skills
Demonstrated ability to spot issues and provide solutions or paths to resolution; a perceptive and inquisitive problem solver
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and manage attorneys and staff
Strong project management and organizational skills, to include prioritizing multiple complex matters and conflicting demands in a fast-paced and complex environment
Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with legal colleagues and business teams, while exercising independent judgment in determining when supervisory input is necessary
Proactive attitude and adaptability with an internal and external customer focus and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to collaborate across all functions (including Finance, HR, Operations, and Commercial and Service teams), cultures, and organizational hierarchy
Ability to influence and build followership at all levels
Qualified lawyer with JD from an accredited university, active bar membership in good standing
Minimum of 12-15 years substantive experience, including law firm and in-house
Extensive progressive experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing a commercial contract program, preferably at technology company
Demonstrated success managing others as a people leader

Nice To Haves

Preference for hybrid work – on-site/in office at one of the S&S operating companies 2-3 days per week.
Experience with contract lifecycle management tools preferred
Experience with government agencies and contracting rules preferred
Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Experience and comfort working in a matrixed organization across functions

Responsibilities

Partner proactively with the Ralliant Sensors & Safety Systems operating companies (excluding one) in the Americas region to enable growth and provide practical timely, business-focused and sound legal advice on a variety of commercial related legal matters, including sales and marketing, services, antitrust guidance, product compliance, commercial disputes, and others as needed to appropriately manage risk
Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts and transactions including product sales and services, software, SaaS and technology licenses, consulting, bids and tenders, distributor, partnership, supplier, and other business contracts
Drive improved and innovative processes to scale efficiencies in the legal support of go-to-market solutions
Develop and deliver legal training for business partners to advance business needs and ensure proper functioning and transparency of contractual and other processes.
Collaborate with other members of the Commercial and International team to ensure a consistent global approach
Contribute to successful development and implementation of legal team initiatives
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, and anticipate and report on risks and opportunities, developing strategies to address, as appropriate
Supervise external counsel when needed and manage budget appropriately
Manage other legal matters or undertake special projects as requested by the VP/GC
Assist with M&A due diligence and integration as needed