Associate General Counsel

Parker Hannifin•Cleveland, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel leads the Product and Premises Safety and Liability Practice Area within Parker Hannifin’s global Legal Department. The practice focuses on aerospace and industrial product liability prevention and litigation, asbestos litigation defense, and legal matters involving environmental, health, safety, and product- and premises-related insurance coverage and recovery issues. The role reports directly to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, is part of the global Legal Department leadership team, and has multiple direct and indirect reports in the United States and internationally. The position develops strategies and processes for the practice area, including applying the Legal Department’s strategy framework, managing internal and external costs and resources, and planning service and training for internal business partners and external stakeholders. It serves as a trusted business partner, supports Parker’s strategies and culture, and drives continuous improvement in team engagement and productivity, client experience, and cost and vendor management. The Associate General Counsel advises on developments in relevant legal areas, leads and participates in Legal Department and cross-functional initiatives, and works with company leaders, outside counsel, and vendors. This is an in-office role at Parker’s Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in one or more appropriate jurisdictions.
Ten or more years of progressive experience as a practicing lawyer, specializing in litigation and related legal issues.
Ability to independently perform each essential function with skill, expertise, and efficiency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate, influence, and negotiate with a global audience at all levels.
Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills aligned with client objectives, financial goals, and business operational needs.
Ability to independently address unique, complex, and broad-based legal and business issues with minimal supervision.
Ability to develop and implement innovative, flexible, balanced, and practical legal and business strategies and solutions.
Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team to accomplish goals.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in product liability, asbestos, environmental, and/or insurance litigation and related legal issues is preferred.
Engineering or other technical background, credentials, or abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the Legal Department’s Product and Premises Safety and Liability Practice Area.
Lead, manage, and oversee aerospace and industrial product liability prevention and litigation, asbestos litigation defense, and legal matters involving environmental, health, safety, and product- and premises-related insurance coverage and recovery issues.
Develop and implement strategies and processes for efficient and effective operation of the practice area, including use of the Legal Department’s strategy framework.
Manage internal and external costs and resources, and develop service and training plans for internal business partners and external stakeholders.
Support Parker’s strategies by positively representing the company and its Legal team, strengthening its culture and values, and driving continuous improvement in team engagement and productivity, client experience and satisfaction, and cost and vendor management.
Lead and manage domestic and international legal professionals, fostering engagement, integrity, and sustained high performance.
Stay current on and advise regarding trends and developments in areas of responsibility, including legislative and regulatory changes and relevant court actions.
Lead and participate in Legal Department and cross-functional continuous improvement teams and initiatives.
Partner effectively with team members and vendors.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.