Corporate Counsel, Americas

Fuller•Allentown, PA

21d

About The Position

As Corporate Counsel, Americas, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Fuller Technologies’ business and support operations throughout the Americas. The role primarily focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including equipment sales, engineering, EP+ (Engineering and Procurement Plus), service, and supplier contracts. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Finance to facilitate transactions, manage contractual risk, resolve disputes, and protect the company’s financial and operational interests. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Legal, based in Denmark, you will also support matters involving corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial insurance, real estate and facility leases, litigation management, and strategic business initiatives across the region. You will help strengthen commercial contracting processes, advance legal and operational discipline, and support the growth of a private equity-owned global organization. Fuller Technologies describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. The company says it contributes to infrastructure for global economic growth and is committed to driving growth while minimizing environmental impact.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
2–5 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Experience in corporate and commercial law.
Experience negotiating complex, high-value customer agreements involving equipment sales, engineering services, project execution, or long-term service obligations.
Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, commercial liability, warranties, indemnities, performance guarantees, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Experience reviewing commercial insurance provisions, supporting insurance claims, and negotiating lease agreements.
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
Sound judgment and decision-making capability.
Commercially minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative, customer-focused team approach.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Results-oriented, with strong accountability and ownership.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic business environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house legal experience.
Experience working in a private equity-backed, multinational, or operationally complex organization.
Exposure to international transactions or business operations in Mexico, Brazil, and Canada.
Familiarity with commercial litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including EP+ services, equipment sales, aftermarket services, maintenance agreements, supplier agreements, and strategic commercial arrangements.
Work with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain to structure transactions, negotiate favorable terms, and support timely deal execution.
Identify, assess, and negotiate contractual risks involving liability limits, indemnification, warranties, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, intellectual property, payment terms, and termination rights.
Advise on contractual provisions affecting project profitability, cash flow, working capital, revenue recognition, and financial exposure.
Support negotiations with industrial customers, engineering firms, contractors, and strategic suppliers.
Provide legal guidance across the project lifecycle, including contract execution, change orders, performance disputes, claims, and closeout.
Develop and improve contract templates, standard terms and conditions, negotiation playbooks, and approval processes.
Help commercial and operational teams resolve contractual issues before they escalate into claims or litigation.
Serve as the primary legal advisor to Americas business leaders on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
Provide practical, risk-based advice that supports business objectives and informed decision-making.
Support regional commercial initiatives, strategic partnerships, supplier relationships, and business growth opportunities.
Work with Finance and Operations to evaluate financial and contractual exposures, including customer claims, collections, guarantees, and performance obligations.
Support commercial insurance programs with Finance, Risk Management, and external brokers, including policy reviews, renewals, coverage requirements, contractual insurance provisions, and claims.
Review and negotiate insurance, indemnification, and risk-transfer provisions in commercial agreements.
Provide legal support for real estate transactions, including facility leases, renewals, amendments, terminations, and landlord disputes.
Advise business leaders on contractual obligations, financial exposure, and risk mitigation for insurance and real estate matters.
Support regional corporate governance, legal entity management, and regulatory compliance activities.
Advise on commercial laws, trade regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, and other business compliance matters.
Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, approval processes, and internal controls.
Coordinate with local counsel on jurisdiction-specific matters across the Americas.
Manage commercial disputes, contract claims, and potential litigation, with an emphasis on early resolution and reducing financial exposure.
Partner with business leaders to develop strategies for customer and supplier disputes.
Oversee external counsel on specialized matters, including quality, responsiveness, and cost management.
Support insurance claims, indemnity matters, and other legal risk management activities.
Support legal matters related to corporate restructuring, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integration.
Contribute to scalable legal processes and contracting infrastructure.
Partner with global Legal and business leadership to promote consistent commercial practices and risk management standards.