Head of Legal

Head of Legal - Americas

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Location: Troy, MI

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Our client, a global manufacturing company with over $4.4 billion in revenue is seeking a Head of Legal - America's, to join their Legal team.

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The Head of Legal - AMS, will report into the Global General Counsel and will head legal operations within the US, Mexico, and Brazil, from their offices in Tory, Michigan on a hybrid basis, ensuring that all regulatory requirements, national governance requirements, and all corporate governance and compliance matters are met within each jurisdiction.

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Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (sales and procurement matters)
• Standardization of contracts and processes.
• Corporate housekeeping/governance of all AMS entities.
• Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of Compliance Management System in AMS.
• Legal support in M&A transactions.
• Employment Law advice.
• Build and maintain network with legal firms for effective legal management in AMS.
• Ensure high level of operational efficiency by continuous improvement of organization and department work methods and ensuring incorporation of best practices/creating awareness.
• Maintain good network with legal counsels of department, external lawyers, and law firms in AMS.

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Experience and Education:

• Juris Doctor degree and 10 plus years of international legal experience gained either in an in-house position or at a global top tier law firm.
• Experience working within the manufacturing industry, with good knowledge of underlying processes, business requirements and regulations affecting the space.
• Has the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including national governance requirements, corporate governance, and compliance initiatives.
• International experience working with teams in various countries and jurisdictions and/or a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional and international teams and the ability to manage and coach people in a professional and inspiring way.
• Brings extensive negotiation experience in international and multi-disciplinary environments, coupled with proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation under common law systems.