Corporate Counsel

Closing Date: 4th April, 2024

Description:

When you join A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

For nearly 90 years, A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We don't just build great products, we pair them with the newest digital technologies and analytics to solve problems and anticipate customer needs. A legacy of talented and committed employees give A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company its competitive edge. There's more to work at A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career
A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company seeks a highly motivated and experienced team player to serve as Corporate Counsel for our Oil & Gas and Marine Division in the Americas. The position is part of the Law, Security & Public Policy Division at A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company and will report to the Associate General Counsel located in Houston. This position may be assigned a combination of responsibilities in various areas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join a world-class legal team and work on complex legal issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and provide counsel to the business on commercial contracts
• Advise management on legal issues arising from A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company's relationship with third parties, including specific commercial, disputes, regulatory, compliance, investigation, and other issues that may arise from time to time
• Work with other subject matter experts in A Construction Machinery and Equipment Company
• Provide counselling on legal matters and related risks and opportunities based on an accurate interpretation of the law as it applies to various situations
• Have and/or develop a deep understanding of the business, to consult with management on matters involving significant risk to the enterprise and requiring a high degree of confidentiality
• Work independently but with support and collaboration of other attorneys and senior leadership within the Law, Security & Public Policy Division
• Participate in day-to day tactical legal practice, identifying and resolving issues in a variety of practice areas
• Coordinate with outside counsel in the region to obtain local advice

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active Bar admission in any U.S. state
• Considerable experience in the practice of commercial and contract law, corporate law, and/or compliance

What You Have:

• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Experience supporting an international business
• Flexibility and eagerness to work on a broad range of legal matters
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an absolute commitment to professionalism and collegiality
• Fluent in Spanish
• Strong presentation skills with a calm, confident and practical, solutions-oriented approach

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