Legal Counsel - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Hubbell Incorporated; Sunnyside (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Shelton, CT (Hybrid) seeks an Associate Counsel to partner with leaders across the organization, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and provide practical legal guidance that drives business growth.

You will handle a wide range of commercial matters, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and balance risk with business objectives while supporting enterprise initiatives within Hubbell’s Electrical Solutions segment.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a US-accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant commercial law experience, law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and cross‑border projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise business clients on a range of commercial issues with clear, practical guidance.
• Support Hubbell Electrical Solutions and Enterprise legal department initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department to deploy contract lifecycle management and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify opportunities for training business clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Sales agreements

IP licensing

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

Hubbell is hiring an Associate Counsel to join our team in Shelton, CT (Hybrid)! This is a unique opportunity for a business‑minded attorney who enjoys partnering directly with leaders across the organization, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and providing practical legal guidance that helps drive business growth.

In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of commercial matters, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, influence key business decisions, and support innovative initiatives across our Hubbell Electrical Solutions segment. If you’re a collaborative problem‑solver with strong commercial contract experience and a passion for balancing risk with business objectives, we’d love to hear from you.

A Day In The Life

• Serve as legal advisor to business clients on a variety of commercial issues. Practice superior legal judgment and communicate clearly to all stakeholders. Provide advice on a variety of commercial legal matters.
• Support the initiatives of the HES and Enterprise legal department.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department to facilitate the deployment and adoption of Hubbell’s enterprise contract lifecycle management system and ensure compliance with Hubbell policies throughout the organization.
• Identify opportunities for and offer training to business clients on various legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Law degree from an accredited US law school and membership in good standing in one state bar is required.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant commercial law experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Substantive experience in commercial business agreements, including sales agreements; intellectual property related considerations including licensing, IP ownership and risk allocation; independently managing and directing cross‑border projects. Minimum 2 years of direct experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to effectively explain complex legal issues to non‑lawyers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Excellent business sense and legal judgment with the ability to identify and escalat matters that require urgent attention.
• Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership and other stakeholders and remain adaptable in a changing business environment. Ability to work autonomously, issue spot and provide incisive, practical and business‑focused advice and counsel.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented, and willing to take on challenging tasks or responsibilities.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a mindset that processes can always be improved.
• High integrity and professionalism, strong sense of ownership, and eagerness to learn.
• Preferred experience working in‑house for a large company, or demonstrated experience working directly with in‑house attorneys on commercial issues.

Join a company where your legal expertise can make a meaningful impact every day.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.