What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.?
Company Overview:
Rogers Machinery, founded in 1949, specializes in industrial compressed air systems, blowers, vacuum pumps, and positive displacement pumps. We have 8 branches in the Northwest with full sales, service, and parts capability as well as locations in San Jose, CA, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, and Southern California. Our production facilities are in Portland, OR and Centralia, WA. Visit our web site for more information at www.rogers-machinery.com.
Rogers Core Values: Commitment to our Customers; Honesty; Safety; Commitment to our Employees and the Communities we serve.
Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision & life coverage; profit sharing & 401k; career training & growth support; counseling, life coaching, financial planning, personal & professional support; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick leave; referral program; flexible spending account; legal aid; voluntary additional benefits (accident, hospital, etc.)
Career Website: rogers-machinery.com/pages/careers
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various areas of law, including labor, real estate, immigration, intellectual property, and etc. This role requires an individual who can effectively navigate complex legal issues while providing sound legal advice to the organization. The Corporate Counsel will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Essential Job Duties:
· Drafts and negotiates contractual agreements, such as real estate leases and advising on employment matters.
· Expert in contract reviews. Ability to spot issues and risks in contracts.
· Oversees compliance outside of healthcare.
· Manages intellectual property and copyrights.
· Manages risk management and insurance (liability, property), partner with Controller.
· Develops the organization's policies on industry-specific issues or regulatory affairs.
· Trusted advisor to the business.
· Assists business to develop and implement processes, procedures, and systems to promote risk avoidance and prevent litigation.
· Coordinates with outside counsel to assure they represent the company’s best interest.
Additional Job Duties:
· Works closely with other departments within the company on various issues
· Industry lobbyist/advocate
Qualifications:
· Bachelor and Juris Doctorate (JD) degrees (engineering degree preferred)
· Admitted to Oregon or Washington State Bar
· Membership in good standing of State Bar
· 5-7 years of legal experience (preferably in trial and/or litigation)
Preferred Skills:
· Excellent communication (written and verbal)
· Collaborative with leaders and teams
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your Oregon or Washington State Bar?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
