Associate General Counsel

Carter Machinery Careers•Mechanicsville, VA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You. At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters. Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from a top-ranked accredited law school
Minimum of three years of law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house hands-on experience drafting and negotiating contracts
Experience effectively handling a high volume of contracts
Licensed to practice law in Virginia or eligible to be admitted under a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate
Excellent knowledge of commercial contracts and the ability to creatively solve problems while applying sound business and legal judgment to a wide variety of commercial contracts and relationships
Strong problem-solving skills to address complex contracts and vendor agreements
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with legal and non-legal team members
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Aptitude to quickly learn and develop new skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Independent and innovative thinker with excellent analytical and reasoning skills and judgment

Nice To Haves

Analyzing complex data and identifying potential risks
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Promoting a positive customer experience
Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master supplier and vendor agreements, sales and purchase orders, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements
Contribute to negotiation of agreements with vendors and suppliers
Collaborate with business units to understand objectives and provide guidance on legal implications
Stay informed about industry-specific regulations and legal developments
Assist General Counsel in review and administration of corporate contracts and relationships
Undertake special projects on an as-needed basis, contributing legal expertise to cross-functional initiatives
Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs
Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
Provide guidance on compliance matters to internal stakeholders
Contribute to the development and updating of company policies
Ensure policies are legally sound, aligned with business goals, and communicated effectively
Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
Perform other duties as assigned