What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer position at Incendia Partners?
A globally respected manufacturing company is seeking a Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer to lead and elevate their legal and compliance strategy across their North American operations. This is a high-impact role for an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen and a passion for operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Counsel (U.S. Focused)
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Key Responsibilities
Legal Counsel (U.S. Focused)
- Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (sales, purchase, service, master agreements)
- Advise on M&A, real estate, environmental, and litigation matters
- Oversee corporate governance, licenses, and entity compliance
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments; manage outside counsel
- Coordinate compliance audits, investigations, and training programs
- Analyze business partner risk and monitor compliance performance
- Lead directive implementation and continuous improvement tracking
- Management of contracts, policies, and compliance programs
- Lead legal aspects of entity restructuring and corporate simplification
- Support cross-functional teams in HR, Finance, Procurement, and Marketing
- Oversee risk management, litigation reporting, and recordkeeping compliance
- Advise on real estate strategy, leases, liability, and local tax incentives
- Juris Doctor (JD) active U.S. state bar admission
- 5 years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
- Strong leadership skills and global perspective
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial sector preferred
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