What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Legal Counsel position at Hypertherm Associates?
Senior Legal Counsel
Hypertherm Associates is searching for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. The Senior Counsel supports our global, 100% employee-owned company with headquarters in Hanover, New Hampshire (home to Dartmouth College). In this role, you will provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management.
As a member of this small, agile team, you may provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel.
Some of the ways you will have impact in the Senior Counsel role :
- Oversee and negotiate complex contracts and corporate agreements
- Lead compliance initiatives, develop company policies to meet regulatory standards, and proactively identify regulatory risks impacting operations
- Advise senior management on strategic legal matters, assess & mitigate risks for high-stakes projects, and provide guidance on industry-specific challenges
- Manage and direct resolution strategies for significant disputes and litigation, manage external counsel, and guide the company's approach to complex legal conflicts
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including board activities, policies, and adherence to industry standards
- Act as a mentor to junior legal staff, providing guidance on complex issues, and assisting in developing the overall expertise within the legal department
Who you are and the experience you bring :
Preferred Experience :
Location : Hanover, NH (Hybrid)
Travel : (approximately 10%) to Hypertherm locations - both domestic and international
Why join Hypertherm Associates?
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Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES : Please apply via your internal Workday career account.
115,404.84-$192,340.38 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
Salary : $115,405 - $192,340
