Regional Legal Counsel US

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Location: The Legal Counsel - US position is remote and can be located anywhere in the US (East Coast preferred). Offices are available in Philadelphia, PA and Savannah, GA if desired. There will be approximately 10% travel to support business needs.

Your Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled U.S. Legal Counsel to join our team in a newly created role that upholds the highest legal and ethical standards. This position will provide legal guidance to business and functional teams across the Americas, supporting the acquisition of the Surface Solutions business by Global New Material International (GNMI). The U.S. Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel based in Darmstadt, Germany and play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving strategic legal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee legal processes, services, and resources to align with company objectives and legal department priorities.

• Develop a deep understanding of the business and industry to provide strategic legal counsel.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards across international jurisdictions.

• Provide expert legal guidance on contracts, litigation risks, business structures, labor laws, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.

• Establish and implement legal policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

• Support internal projects, training initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Draft, review, and negotiate key contracts, including commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and employment contracts.

• Stay informed on legal trends, statutory changes, and judicial precedents to advise leadership on potential impacts.

• Develop risk management strategies and proactively address potential legal challenges.

• Serve as the primary legal contact for HR governance and policy matters in the Americas, ensuring compliance with global and local HR policies through outsourced HR providers.

Who You Are:

• A proactive legal professional with strong business acumen and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.

• A strategic thinker who can balance risk mitigation with business goals.

• An effective communicator and negotiator, capable of working cross-functionally in a global organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with HR compliance, investigations, and collaboration with HR teams or relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an internationally operating enterprise with general commercial knowledge, knowledge in patents/trademarks, tax, corporate or other relevant legal areas are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of mergers & acquisitions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities in global environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Hands-on mentality with the willingness to face the legal and business challenges of an agile global enterprise.

Pay Range for this position: $145,900 - $218,900

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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