What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel position at Tate Access Floors Inc?
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Columbia, MD
About Tate
Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.
With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.
About the Role
The Senior Counsel serves as a key legal advisor to the business and provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk, support strategic initiatives, negotiate complex commercial agreements, oversee dispute management, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
What You’ll Do
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements including: customer contracts, master service agreements, supply and procurement agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
- Provide guidance on contractual risk allocation, indemnity, limitation of liability, warranties, insurance, and dispute resolution provisions
- Provide legal support for strategic initiatives, business expansions, and other corporate transactions
- Support executive leadership on significant legal and business decisions
- Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required
- Advise on legal and regulatory requirements affecting the business.
- Support compliance initiatives and promote adherence to corporate policies and ethical standards.
- Manage pre-litigation disputes and claims.
- Oversee litigation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings with outside counsel.
- Develop resolution strategies that minimize business disruption and financial exposure.
- Partner with Human Resources regarding employment-related legal issues.
- Advise on employee relations, investigations, restrictive covenants, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Additional Expectations
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
What You’ll Bring
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 5-10 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. contract law, corporate law, and commercial risk management.
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and strong organization abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
What You'll Get
- Pay range: 190,000 USD to 215,000 USD/yr. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
- Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.
Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
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Experience
Preferred- 5 - 10 years: legal experience
Education
Preferred- Doctorate or better in Law
Skills
Preferred- Negotiation Skills
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
- Strategic Thinking
- Diligence and Accuracy
- Business Acumen
- Critical Thinking
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
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