Business Affairs Specialist

Wiese Group•St Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Business Affairs Wiese USA, one of the nation’s largest Cat® Lift Truck dealers, is seeking a Business Affairs Specialist for our corporate team headquartered in St. Louis. Wiese operates from over 40 locations across 25 states. Wiese USA has been a leader in the sales and service of material handling equipment and warehouse management solutions for over 80 years.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of legal experience
Ability to build trust and establish strong relationships across diverse teams, combined with an ability to influence without direct authority.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Superior analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills.
Should have the desire to work with others to solve problems and bring about positive change.
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
Ability to work on-site at our corporate office (near I-170 and Olive).

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex agreements.
Build close relationships with colleagues across all levels of the business, both internally and externally, to provide comprehensive and timely legal guidance.
Analyze proposed and established employment legislation, prepare legal documents, postings, and reviewing company policies.
Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliancy to protect against legal liability.
Assist with litigation response and corporate governance.
Compiles and analyzes data required for merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects.
Handles all real estate related legal issues, including mortgage concerns, leases, occupancy, environmental concerns, permits, and zoning.
Administers the workers’ compensation program for the business.
Implements a consistent process for recording, investigating, and reporting workers’ compensation claims complying with laws and regulations.
Performs periodic reviews of overall cases to identify trends.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulations and laws for reporting workers’ compensation.