Director, Legal Affairs- onsite in Charlotte or Atlanta

Weisiger Group•Charlotte, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Weisiger Group is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to assist the General Counsel with the company’s day-to-day legal needs. The role primarily supports business divisions with contracts and advises company leadership on regulatory and compliance matters. This leadership position takes a strategic approach to fostering a culture of care, continuous improvement, injury and vehicle incident reduction, regulatory compliance, and development throughout a high-growth organization. The Director partners with cross-functional teams and business leaders to address legal matters, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, oversee contract lifecycle processes, and provide timely, practical legal advice. The position also supports corporate governance, compliance, human resources policies, mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and outside counsel engagements. The role has supervisory responsibilities. The position is onsite in Charlotte or Atlanta. Work conditions may vary by site and can include exposure to equipment and mechanical parts, weather, noise, and other industrial or environmental conditions. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, communicating, and frequently moving items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant legal experience as in-house counsel and/or in a law firm.
Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the bar and good standing, or other authorization to practice law in North Carolina or Georgia.
Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements.
Strong oral and written communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain legal considerations to non-lawyers.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle complex issues and problems with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to influence and provide timely, effective legal and business advice, support, and training at all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations consistent with good business practices.
Ability to coach and mentor people within the organization and shareholders.
Collaborative, positive, business-friendly, service-minded, professional, approachable, and courteous demeanor.
Versatility and willingness to work amid changing priorities.
Business interest, acumen, and savvy.
Excellent negotiation skills, keen analytical abilities, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Track record of handling complex business and legal issues in a fast-paced, agile, growth-oriented business environment.

Nice To Haves

Big Law or Am Law experience.
Experience in heavy equipment, manufacturing, or industrial distribution.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, procurement, supply chain, facilities, and human resources.
Lead teams through complex situations, solve problems creatively, and proactively identify and address legal challenges.
Review, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, software, goods, and services contracts.
Promote use of the contract management software platform and repository.
Manage contract lifecycle stages with business partners and clarify ownership and responsibilities.
Develop and manage processes to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Provide concise, practical legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Develop and deliver internal training on contract terms and conditions, negotiations, pricing and promotions, government and regulatory compliance, and relevant legal developments and case law.
Support the Credit team with customer collection matters, including demand letters, liens, and repayment plans.
Maintain knowledge of the organization’s operations and legal documents.
Stay current on legal developments through continuing legal education, reading, conferences, and professional associations.
Manage compliance and maintenance of corporate subsidiaries and related records.
Coordinate with HR, senior leaders, and outside counsel to ensure compliance with company policies and review and update policies as needed.
Support merger and acquisition activity across the organization.
Participate in strategic projects, financings, transactions, and initiatives.
Supervise and manage outside counsel engagements as required.
Perform other duties associated with in-house legal work as assigned.
Supervise employees.