Senior Counsel
Company: OSI Group
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Senior Counsel provides excellent
commercial/contract support to the company's operations, sales, and
procurement groups as well as legal counsel and support for general
corporate legal matters of the company and its related
entities.Drafts and negotiates various contract types, including
purchase and lease, supply and requirements, software, licensing,
vendor, staffing, construction, service, environmental,
confidentiality and other types of commercial agreements to ensure
legal compliance and alignment with company
objectives/initiatives.Reviews and/or prepares joint venture,
shareholder, partnership, technical service and other agreements
related to the formation, start-up and continuation of domestic and
international entities.Counsels and advises corporate management on
various complicated commercial legal issues and related
risks.Provides counsel and support to the manufacturing operations,
procurement and sales groups on various legal issues including
contracts, litigation, dispute resolution, best practices,
etc.Prepares and presents preventive law training to company
employees in various areas of the law, including contracts,
confidentiality and trade secrets, as requested.Assists in
development and implementation of standard processes and procedures
within law department to ensure effectiveness of department
functions, client support and compliance.Manages specific
litigation matters assigned to outside counsel, including strategy
and budget review and oversight.Alignment and cooperation with the
General Counsel and the Legal Department's team members in North
America, Germany, China, UK, and India, as well as business
partners supported by the Legal Department.Assists General Counsel
in the operation of Legal Department activities, as requested and
undertakes specific assignments as requested by the General
Counsel.Required SkillsMinimum of six to nine years of applicable
experience at a reputable law firm or corporate law
departmentStrong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Ability
to demonstrate practical rather than theoretical focus to legal
issues with a view to finding viable business solutions with
acceptable risk profiles.Excellent attention to detail, analytical
skills, judgment, and interpersonal skills combined with the
ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic,
fast-paced global environmentOutstanding commercial, contract,
technical and strategic acumen, understanding the need to balance
practical business issues, company risk and effective legal
counsel.Effective problem solving skills and ability to effectively
analyze a matter and reach a timely conclusion.Familiarity with
contract learning management system software.JD from an ABA
accredited law school and admitted to practice in IllinoisWork is
performed within a business environment at a corporate location,
with standard office equipment available.While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit,
stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects,
tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Vision
abilities include close vision to a computer.OSI Industries is an
Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has
the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI --does not
discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color,
religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected
veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable law. --All applicants will receive consideration for
employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI
participates in the E-Verify program.
Keywords: OSI Group, Schaumburg , Senior Counsel, Legal , Aurora, Illinois
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