Director, Corporate Counsel

Ametek, Inc. • Easttown Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director, Corporate Counsel will be responsible for navigating legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment, supporting 45+ business units worldwide.

Requirements

• JD degree and bar admission required.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate both (i) ordinary course and (ii) large-scale commercial contracts including supply, procurement, channel partner, joint development, licensing, professional services, non-disclosure, and consignment / Kanban and settlement agreements.
• Utilize knowledge of Articles 2 and 9 of the UCC, working with counsel in other jurisdictions to manage the interplay of foreign laws with U.S. law, and the remedies available in court systems and arbitration panels.
• Manage and resolve disputes related to commercial matters, working with the business units and internal and outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Work with other AMETEK attorneys to oversee compliance with AMETEK’s global sell-side commercial contracting process and policy.
• Conduct training and educational sessions with business units on AMETEK’s commercial requirements and positions.
• Develop working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and similar privacy requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree