Assistant General Counsel

Austin Powder•Beachwood, OH

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Legal & Compliance team, providing practical, commercially focused, and solutions-oriented legal advice across a broad range of matters for a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions serving the mining industry. The role supports commercial contracting, corporate and M&A, real estate, labor and employment, environmental, regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters. This business-minded attorney works independently and partners closely with business leaders to find practical solutions to complex legal and commercial issues. The position offers the opportunity to develop a broad in-house legal skill set, work directly with senior leadership, and gain exposure to nearly every aspect of a global business. It is based in Beachwood, Ohio, with remote opportunities also considered.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, whether at a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both.
Strong professional ethics, judgment, integrity, and accountability.
Commercial mindset and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, actionable advice.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take ownership of matters, exercise initiative, and drive projects through completion.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and recognize when escalation or additional support is appropriate.
Collaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships across functions and with senior leadership.
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible business terms.
Ability to develop and deliver effective legal and compliance training.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to manage a varied workload and multiple deadlines.
Comfort working in a dynamic, hands-on environment across a broad range of legal matters.
Commitment to Austin Powder’s Core Values.
Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
International and cross-border legal experience.
Experience supporting mining, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, or another highly regulated industrial business.

Responsibilities

Lead and support commercial legal matters across sales and procurement, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, terms and conditions, and other commercial documents, and advising on contractual issues and disputes.
Provide legal support on environmental, real estate, labor and employment, and litigation matters.
Advise on commercial arrangements involving contract and toll manufacturing, supply, logistics, transportation, and distribution.
Support corporate governance and entity management, including corporate secretarial matters and coordination of local corporate support.
Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls while partnering with business functions.
Support compliance initiatives and training, including the Code of Conduct, competition/antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, and other compliance matters.
Provide legal and transactional support for business growth initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures, internal reorganizations, restructurings, expansions, and financing transactions.
Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and integration activities.
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business teams.
Support the General Counsel on strategic legal initiatives, projects, and other matters as needed.