Associate Corp Counsel

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc; Wildwood Village (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to handle contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in the U.S. business units.

The role involves collaboration with the U.S. legal team to assess risks and provide timely guidance on data privacy, cyber security, and employment matters. JD from an accredited law school is required; corporate/B2B experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law college or university.
• Experience in a corporate setting and/or a B2B environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in partnership with business teams and supervising attorney.
• Support compliance initiatives and manage litigation coordination.
• Assist with various projects and initiatives as needed and assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Judgment & integrity

Research skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Summary:

The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for working on a variety of legal matters such as contracts (customer, service-related and vendor), litigation coordination/support, corporate governance, as well as regulatory analysis and compliance, including but not limited to: data privacy, cyber security, labor and employment. Working closely with senior members of the U.S. legal team, the associate counsel will assess risk and provide timely legal advice to appropriate U.S. business units, Company management, and other departments of the Company as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with business teams and supervising attorney on contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Supports compliance endeavors and litigation matters
• Assist with various projects and initiatives, as needed and assigned

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, and colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at once and balance competing demands
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law college or university
• Experience in a corporate setting and/or a B to B environment either through internships(s) and/or employment is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to travel as needed.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at organizations' facilities.

Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.