Director, Americas, Commercial

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $198,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate is a lawyer who is confident in a “generalist” in-house role. The job duties will include high value or high risk contract negotiation and other transactional documentation drafting and review; management of a team of lawyers and other legal professionals of contracts and agreements entered into by Gates; providing strategic advice on a myriad of commercial issues, including product manufacturing and distribution; international trade related work and policy writing; regulatory assessment on products and manufacturing/shipment of products globally; operations support, financial and securities regulatory compliance, and litigation management and support. The candidate must possess a background of understanding operational, financial and technical matters. The ability to provide timely and responsive legal advice balanced against a thorough risk analysis is required. The candidate must be interested in a large, global practice providing legal oversight and support to Gates’ businesses and employees internationally, as well as the legal group as a whole.

Requirements

• 13-15 years of experience (large law firm and in-house corporation preferred) and in good standing with a state Bar, preferably Colorado
• Experience in and proficient understanding of global manufacturing and sales businesses, and best practices
• Experience in and a working knowledge and understanding of international, federal, state, and local contract laws, as well as related administrative processes
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of general business financial principles, understanding financial statements and how legal implications affect a business’ success and compliance
• Understanding of SEC regulations and a public company’s legal requirements
• Proven ability to spot issues, research, investigate, and use independent judgment to solve problems
• Experience working with upper management/C-Suite in a global corporation and ability to communicate complex legal issues in a precise manner
• Proven ability to be flexible and work well independently in a fast paced environment while managing multiple, competing priorities and maintaining a strong focus on detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate well within all levels of the organization and with external clients
• Must possess the self-confidence to make decisions and follow through with peers and management
• Must have the initiative to anticipate needs, identify process improvements and provide solutions
• Ability to investigate and analyze large sets of data and to draw conclusions
• Familiar with contract management databases and electronic signature platforms
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on contract drafting, review and negotiation of all types, including higher value and higher risk agreements, such as master services agreements, statements of work, product supply agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, master sales agreements, purchase orders, marketing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and general service contracts in manufacturing and sales
• Effectively work with legal team and internal business personnel to understand customer and vendor business in the different regions globally for successful contract negotiations
• Prepare and deliver country and enterprise-specific training on relevant and topical issues for best practices in risk mitigation
• Apply business strategies and initiatives in agreements of all kinds, including negotiation and application of these initiatives to secure business success and risk mitigation
• Financial acumen and ability to maintain legal function and team within budget while effectively providing superb legal advice to the organization
• Management and working acumen of contract management system, including implementation of processes, training of employees, and use of the system for contract management globally
• Provide daily legal counsel concerning transactional, operational, regulatory, risk and general corporate matters
• Support corporate teams on transactional documentation and due diligence related to global operations
• Advise and understand import and export regulations and how Gates’ products can effectively move around the globe
• Implement strategic initiatives from the commercial teams through legal processes and documentation
• Advise on legal parameters for commercial strategies, growth plans, and customer needs
• Advise on diverse regulatory and contractual matters globally, including import/export processes and controls
• Draft, review and update policies and processes, including policies on contract risk, insurance, and compliance with international laws
• Manage product liability, contract disputes, and other types of litigation worldwide; respond to discovery requests
• Implement and manage legal holds for operational business lines
• Manage a team of lawyers and contract personnel reporting to you, including work allocation, career development, policy compliance, and other general managerial requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for Flexible Time Off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed