Corporate Counsel

Stratasys•Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

This developing attorney position supports Stratasys’s ethics and compliance, international trade, government contracts, and employment-law needs under the direction of the VP, Head of Americas Legal and other senior Legal team members. The attorney provides practical legal advice, supports compliance programs and investigations, and advises Human Resources and management on routine employment matters. The role may also assist with other commercial and Legal matters as assigned. The attorney is expected to build subject-matter expertise, exercise sound judgment within defined responsibilities, and promptly escalate material risks. The role supports the ethics and compliance program through policies, procedures, training, communications, certifications, risk assessments, periodic reviews, investigations, and corrective actions. It also supports international trade and government contract compliance, including export and import classifications, screenings, filings, licenses, and related processes. Employment-law responsibilities include advising Human Resources and management on routine matters, drafting and reviewing employment documents, and supporting workplace investigations and disputes. Travel is required 10% of the time. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Hired individuals must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate, equivalent, or greater from a program accredited by the American Bar Association.
At least 2 years of applicable legal experience involving corporate compliance, government contracts, employment law, international trade compliance, or related compliance areas.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with business and legal stakeholders.
Working knowledge of corporate compliance principles and familiarity with one or more of anti-corruption, codes of conduct, international trade compliance, government contracts, or related regulatory requirements.
Exposure to compliance program support, business process documentation, training materials, and legal/compliance process improvement initiatives.
Ability to research, analyze, advise on, summarize, and clearly communicate legal and compliance matters to internal stakeholders and management.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of general commercial terms in purchase and sale agreements.
Demonstrated experience supporting Sales teams or business stakeholders in collaboration with senior legal team members.
Prior law firm experience supporting corporate, regulatory, compliance, government contracts, international trade, or commercial matters.
Familiarity with one or more of economic sanctions, export and import classifications and documentation, FAR/DFARS, or CFIUS.
Experience working in a complex and sophisticated international business environment.

Responsibilities

Support the ethics and compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, communications, certifications, risk assessments, and periodic program reviews.
Assist with anti-corruption, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest, and other assigned compliance matters.
Support compliance investigations by documenting relevant facts, tracking corrective actions, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and escalating significant issues.
Support restricted-party screening, required registrations and filings, compliance records, and responses to internal and external information requests.
Work with business functions and offices outside the United States to implement consistent compliance requirements.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help update policies, guidance, training, and controls.
Assist with developing and implementing compliance programs, controls, processes, communications, and training for assigned areas, including anti-corruption and export controls.
Provide guidance and support regarding export and import classification determinations.
Research, analyze, advise on, and support export/import and government contract compliance matters, and assist with related programs, processes, and tools.
Support business processes, policies, tools, and guidelines related to import, export, customs, sanctions, and government contract compliance.
Assist with license and exception determinations for international shipments, Restricted Party Screening, AES filing support, release determinations, denied party screening, and export license compliance.
Support day-to-day security policies, procedures, processes, and controls related to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), as applicable.
Support compliance with the FAR/DFARS, EAR, ITAR, and U.S. economic sanctions programs.
Support Human Resources and management on routine employment matters, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, leave, investigations, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force, under senior Legal team guidance.
Draft and review employment agreements, offer documents, separation agreements, releases, policies, notices, and other employment-related materials.
Support internal workplace investigations and coordinate with outside counsel on employment disputes, agency matters, and litigation.
Assist with employment-law compliance, manager guidance, and training across the Americas.
Identify issues requiring specialist or senior-level review and escalate them promptly.
Assist with other commercial and Legal matters as assigned.