VP and General Counsel - Andersen Division

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park Heights, MN

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About The Position

The Andersen Division General Counsel, in alignment with the Chief Legal Officer, is dedicated to providing proactive legal advice to the Andersen Division business to enable execution of its strategic plan, while mitigating risk to the business. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in all areas of corporate law, litigation, compliance and risk. The delivery and oversight of legal services to the business is accomplished by the General Counsel alongside Andersen’s internal legal department and outside counsel, who will be utilized as business needs require.

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school of recognized standing; current license to practice law in Minnesota; as well as admissions to the appropriate federal and state bar(s).
• 15 or more years of broad-based experience as a practicing attorney in a corporate or law firm environment (preferably both).
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Commitment to excellence
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong, executive level business acumen with commitment to delivering value to the business
• Strong leader
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships at every level of the business and work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Strong working knowledge of, and experience with, all substantive areas of law described within the attorney’s job responsibilities and duties.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the Andersen Operating Committee, providing legal advice, strategic leadership and cross‑functional insight to support business objectives.
• Oversee and manage the delivery of legal services to the Andersen Division by in-house and outside counsel in all legal matters impacting the business, including but not limited to, all areas of corporate law, employment law, litigation, compliance and risk.
• Provide pragmatic legal counsel to the business across a broad range of matters impacting the business, ensuring reliable, cost-effective and timely legal advice and support.
• Stay up to date on relevant legal developments and develop pragmatic legal guidance for the business accordingly.
• Anticipate and guard against legal risk facing the business and contribute to the development of company policy and positions on legal issues.
• Advise on a wide variety of commercial transactions with key customers and suppliers.
• Lead, provide legal advice to, and support major transactions.
• Partner closely with senior business leadership counterparts across Operations, Distribution, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, etc.
• Anticipate and guide steps to mitigate against legal risks facing the business.
• Provide legal counsel to the business on issues arising from actual or anticipated litigation and provide strategy and solutions for settlement of cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees