Legal Counsel

Forge Performance Group

48d

About The Position

The Legal function plays a critical role in partnering with the business to enable, build and sustain this environment. Position Summary Based in Calgary, Alberta, Dallas, Texas or Houston, Texas, the Legal Counsel, will support a complex global operating business and be expected to provide counsel on a wide variety of commercial, regulatory and strategic priorities for an international business. These responsibilities include: Provide prompt and effective legal and commercial advice, including negotiating support, through all phases of the manufacturing and contracting cycle, including supply chain and commercial sales Provide legal advice and support on commercial contracts required by internal business support groups, touching on areas of law including but not limited to Human Resources, HSE, Technology and Innovation, Regulatory, Real Estate and Finance Identify risk and liability issues related to various commercial and construction matters and provide advice on risk mitigation strategies Provide legal advice and support for the resolution of commercial disputes and management of litigation, including oversight of external counsel Liaise with internal business units for delivery of commercially relevant legal advice Develop and implement business-oriented legal strategies to deal with client concerns Assist in development and implementation of templates, policies, procedures and internal controls Support M&A activities Support Corporate and Compliance initiatives as needed and as directed by the General Counsel and by the Chief Compliance Officer

Requirements

Law Degree and called to the bar in a U.S. or Canadian Jurisdiction
6 - 10 years legal experience
Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
M & A experience
Litigation management experience
Strong planning, organizational, analytical and strategy skills
Strong negotiation skills
Team player and self-motivated, with strong people skills and a customer driven personality
Ability to multi-task in the areas of legal issues, technical expertise, operations, and commercial principles
Ability to interface with all levels of management, staff, clients and external business contacts
Ability to identify and communicate legal risk in a practical, solution-oriented manner
Ability to work independently in fast paced environment and juggle competing needs of multiple dotted line relationships
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Legal Partner: Serve as legal advisor for the Division. Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and playbooks.
Functional Support: Provide support to various divisional/corporate service functions such as Human Resources, Operations, HSE, Regulatory, Real Estate and Finance.
Commercial and Operational Support: Advise on commercial arrangements and draft related transactional documentation. Support the business in effectively and efficiently managing operational changes.
International Business Support: Support in various international commercial initiatives. Advise on best practices for operating in a compliance-focused manner within the international arena.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Review and advise the business on changes to the regulatory environments impacting the business.
Litigation: Manage and oversee the work of external counsel on various litigation files, including by acting as a liaison between external counsel and internal employees.
M&A Support: Provide M&A support as required to help achieve its growth targets.
Corporate Support: Provide occasional support on critical initiatives for the Corporate Group

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