What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at CompoSecure?
Position Overview
This position will manage legal matters and related projects as directed by the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; annual bonus opportunities; an employee assistance program (EAP); and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.
CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure, including to our employees, will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecure's Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to recruiting@composecure.com.
This position will manage legal matters and related projects as directed by the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, structure, draft, review, and negotiate contracts for commercial transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, customer supply agreements, SaaS licensing agreements, vendor agreements in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner
- Improve contracting workflows, policies and procedures
- Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters
- Manage external counsel
- Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on legal topics that affect the business
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business
- Promote compliance and risk management best practices throughout the company
- Design and deliver legal training to the business units
- Maintain knowledge of organization's operations and legal documents
- Identify and escalate concerns (and solutions) to the General Counsel
- Organize and maintain legal department forms
- Identify and resolve legal issues and identify and help resolve business issues
- Serve as lead lawyer on cross-functional teams
- Participate in legal department meetings to provide updates on current matters
- As part of the EMS- Environment Management System, will meet compliance obligations and accountability by contributing but not limited to the company's recycling guidelines, proper waste and other environmental performance practices
- Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned
- Be a visible leader within the organization
- Communicate and reinforce the company's vision and strategy
- A minimum of 5 to 10 years (or more) of relevant experience, including an in-house role
- Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Comprehensive commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment under tight timelines; able to multitask
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understand how to establish and maintain working relationships with C-level executives
- Outstanding judgment and legal reasoning
- Possess financial integrity; support a strong code of ethics in the workplace
- Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative, professional demeanor, creative and innovative
- Attention to detail; task-oriented, excellent organizational & time management skills
- Technical experience with Microsoft Office apps and other appropriate technology tools
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Must be able to sustain office work for 8 hours per day including the following:
- Sitting in an office chair
- Typing
- Reaching for the telephone
- Office environment is of moderate noise level
- Standing at office equipment
- Hearing or phone use
- Sight for computer use
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; annual bonus opportunities; an employee assistance program (EAP); and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.
CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure, including to our employees, will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecure's Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to recruiting@composecure.com.