Corporate Counsel (Newport News VA or Atlanta GA)

Overview

Corporate Counsel (Newport News VA or Atlanta GA)

At Swisslog, that’s where teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company shaping the future of intralogistics. The Corporate Counsel provides contract and legal support to the warehouse automation company. Support includes contract review (comments, drafting and negotiating), legal research and writing, report preparation, presentation preparation, sales training, compliance consulting, corporate governance, insurance management, litigation management, lien and construction compliance and administration, bond administration, and general legal advisory services. This is an essential and key position within the legal department with high visibility to all facets of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise, and negotiate contract terms daily with internal and external stakeholders to limit Swisslog liability, create clarity, preserve rights, and maximize efficiency.
• Advise regarding commercial compliance policies.
• Identify and analyze project risks and opportunities and educate project manager workforce on legal risk and risk mitigation in project sales, delivery, and customer support.
• Advise and mentor sales functions in the business.
• Review and standardize customer, vendor and other supply chain contracts as assigned by VP, Legal.
• Manage external counsel and e-discovery in litigation and litigation business strategy, as needed.
• Preserve Swisslog rights under contracts and ensure proper notices are provided. Educate workforce on development of evidence to support claims against project subcontractors and owners.
• Manage regional tasks related to liens, bonds, guarantees, and comfort letters.
• Manage legal reporting systems and work with legal staff on state specific licensing requirements.
• Assist with management of corporate governance.
• Develop training materials and courses.
• Manage insurance claims as necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance and promote a positive image of the Swisslog Organization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management, and, if needed, with client leadership and personnel. Understand and anticipate departmental needs and corporate matters; deliver high quality service and results.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Application Requirements

Essential

Desirable but not Essential

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