What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Fuyao Glass America Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Corporate Counsel
Job Summary：
1. Provide legal advice to leadership, functional departments to ensure compliance and minimize risk
2. Negotiate commercial contracts
3. Manage litigation
Job Functions :
- Prepare and review contracts. Work with functional departments to understand background and critical issues
- Prepare and review contracts such as NDAs, joint development agreements and purchase and sales agreements with 3rd parties
- Provide legal advice. Conduct legal research per the request of functional departments and senior management. Identify high risk areas, conduct general
legal research and provide legal advice to management to minimize risk
Job Requirements
Language
Good oral and written communication skills in English
Experience
Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state. If there is no Ohio license, approval for an in-house counsel license in Ohio is required.
Education
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Physical Condition
The employee is regularly required to be sitting for long periods.
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots on the production floor.
Other Requirements
Preferred qualifications include bilingual proficiency and experience working in a diverse environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job
Professional Knowledge, Skills
Strong research, analytical and legal writing skills
Self-motivated with a high degree of attention to details and accuracy
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time, prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Strong business acumen with the ability to apply legal knowledge to practical business needs
High ethical and professional standards and integrity
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Willingness to develop a deep understanding of the company's business operations
Training Required
CLE required by applicable bar
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
