Assistant General Counsel (Pro Builder)

LG Electronics North America; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits at no cost

401(k) with company matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Mental health resources

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking an Assistant General Counsel located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This role involves providing legal support for the Pro Builder business, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements with residential builders. The ideal candidate will possess a JD and 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to advise on legal issues effectively.

Competitive salary range from $175,000 to $225,000 USD depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in legal support.
• Experience negotiating construction and/or supply agreements.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex agreements for the Pro Builder business.
• Advise on legal issues related to distribution of products and services.
• Manage litigation disputes and provide legal support to business teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Legal compliance

Communication

Education

JD degree

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, ‘Life’s Good’, embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, “Jeong-do Management,” embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of ‘Customer-Value Creation’ and ‘People-Oriented Management’, these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will provide general legal support for the Pro Builder business of LG Electronics USA (LGEUS) which sells and installs home appliances and other products in new home and other residential construction projects. See https://www.lg.com/us/business/builder. The position will further serve to ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate legal risks and provide business legal support for the Pro Builder business.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and support negotiation of various types of complex sales, installation, construction, services, and other agreements, including agreements with home builders, distributors, vendors, and other parties related to the Pro Builder business.
• Advise on antitrust and other legal issues associated with distribution of products and services, online sales tools, and other Pro Builder operations.
• Review and advise on proposed external communications including marketing materials, press releases, external presentations, white papers, remarks, and other materials for Pro Builder.
• Work with risk management staff on insurance coverage obligations.
• Advise on licensing and other regulatory requirements for the Pro Builder business.
• Manage and/or support pre-litigation and litigation disputes, government administrative agency actions, or subpoenas.
• Provides detailed reporting to the involved parties. When necessary, manage outside law firms.
• Generally support LGEUS’ Home Appliance and B2B business teams in the U.S. as needed.

Qualifications

• JD degree, plus at least 5-7 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience negotiating construction and/or supply agreements with residential builders or similar parties.
• Strong execution and project management skills with ability to organize stakeholders from across a global organization on cross-functional projects (e.g., tax, credit, insurance, etc.).
• Negotiation and construction industry experience in general.
• In-house legal experience preferred.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with aggressive time lines.
• Ability to work independently and with accountability within a multinational corporate group.
• Position located in LG Offices in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Alpharetta, GA, or Lincolnshire IL, with limited travel (10%) sometimes required.
• Applicable New Jersey, Georgia, or Illinois Bar license or ability to promptly obtain in-house counsel license.

Recruiting Range

$175,000—$225,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.