Associate General Counsel

Our client, a leading manufacturer is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Joplin, Missouri. The Associate General Counsel, in consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters and issues, including in the areas of marketing & advertising law; intellectual property; privacy; information technology and systems; contract review, drafting and negotiation of corporate transactions and litigation/claim management. The position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Develop company policy and position on legal issues
• Research and provide timely advice on broad array of legal issues surrounding commercial contracts, marketing, IT, and litigation.
• Anticipate and guard company against legal risks.
• Advise managers and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Structure, draft and review reports and various other legal documents.
• Negotiate, draft and administer contracts.
• Assist in managing ongoing litigation, claims and risk avoidance.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (including generative AI).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years comparable law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Background in corporate law, with experience in some of the following areas strongly preferred: marketing & advertising law; intellectual property; privacy; information technology and systems; cybersecurity and licensing.
• Experience in the following areas will be given additional consideration: employment and labor law; environmental law; finance and tax; antitrust; corporate governance; contract law and UCC Article 2, and litigation/claim management.
• Experience in providing legal advice and support for manufacturing operations desired.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and managerial skills.
• Excellent analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and professionally with all employees on a consistent and daily basis.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools (including generative AI) to enhance legal research, drafting, and workflow efficiency, with the ability to assess outputs for accuracy and manage related legal and ethical risks.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, Acrobat Adobe, and internet research tools.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a Science Degree is a plus.
• Current license to practice law in Kansas (and/or have the ability to become licensed to practice law in Kansas within twelve (12) months following the commencement of the position).