What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Titan America?
Associate General Counsel
Norfolk, VA
Titan America LLC (NYSE: TTAM) is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is a part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a track record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity, and connect society.
Based in our Norfolk, VA office, this is an opportunity to play a key role in a small law department for a dynamic publicly-traded company with global reach. The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and advising the organization on a wide range of legal issues, with a focus on contract review, drafting and negotiation. The position will report to the Chief Legal Officer and will work closely with legal team colleagues, senior management, outside legal counsel, and employees at all levels supporting Titan’s operations in all geographies.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, requests for proposals, legal terms and conditions and other legal documents
- Analyze and summarize complex legal documents over a broad range of subject matter, to include manufacturing, supply, finance and services agreements and litigation, immigration, real estate, environmental, employment, labor and corporate governance matters
- Consult with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants, and staff
- Assist with compliance and corporate governance issues
- Stay abreast of industry-specific regulations, and develop/ensure appropriate risk management strategies are in place
- Support the development of policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs
- Research, analyze, and draft instructive memoranda on various legal issues
- Manage outside counsel and litigation matters; ensure effectiveness and alignment of outside counsel with company objectives
- Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the organization and developing strategies to reduce potential areas of risk
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D) and State Bar License in good standing (with eligibility to become admitted in Virginia shortly after hire)
- 3-5 years of experience in a large law firm or corporate legal department
- Strong business judgment; exemplary analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills
- Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize deadlines
- Ability to function independently and as a contributing member of a small, close-knit team
- Although specialized legal emphasis in real estate, construction, and/or environmental law are preferred, the ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of a broad spectrum of subject matter (as well as the ability/desire to further broaden their expertise)
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. Through their efforts and talents, Titan has been successful for over 100 years. Learn more about us at www.titanamerica.com. EOE/AA-M/F/H/V