Associate General Counsel / Senior Counsel

Power Solutions International Inc•Wood Dale, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a publicly traded company on Nasdaq and is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains and large gen-set packaging and enclosures, specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets. Our facilities are housed in over one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth. Reporting to PSI’s General Counsel, the Senior Counsel / Assistant General Counsel works on a variety of legal assignments provided by the General Counsel and leadership team of PSI.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
Illinois bar admission
5 plus years of experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
Strong subject matter expertise in several of the following legal fields: securities law, contracts, corporate law and governance, and commercial or employment litigation
Demonstrated experience developing, drafting, and reviewing purchase and supply contracts

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing various SEC filings and serving publicly traded companies
Understanding the legal implications of doing business globally, especially relating to supplier, customer, and regulatory issues
Business knowledge and financial acumen
Experience working in the manufacturing industry
Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve outcomes

Responsibilities

Review and analyze various legal documents including leases, customer agreements, vendor agreements, and confidentiality agreements
Redline drafts and provide recommendations with supporting authority on legal, liability, risk, insurance, and legal compliance issues
Assist with preparing and organizing detailed records supporting SEC filings, including the Proxy Statement, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and other related securities filings
Proactively monitor PSI risk profile by building and maintaining an understanding of the Company's business, operations, and key personnel as well as existing, past, and potential legal issues to provide preliminary conflict resolution options for litigation avoidance
Assist with all aspects of pre-trial litigation needs, including drafting and responding to discovery, reviewing relevant documents, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing and revising motions and other court filings
Work cross-functionally with other departments in the organization to ensure that PSI personnel have the tools and training to be aware of, and in compliance with, the applicable laws and regulations within their fields of work
Research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, negotiate agreements, gather relevant, factual information and documentation using multiple sources and methods, and provide support to external counsel, other professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff in developing solutions to legal challenges
All other duties assigned by the General Counsel or management