Corporate Counsel

Stratasys Ltd; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys Ltd. in Minnesota seeks an attorney to support ethics and compliance, international trade, government contracts and employment-law needs under the direction of senior Legal team members.

The attorney provides practical legal advice, supports investigations, and escalates material risks. The role will work with Human Resources and management on routine employment matters, draft and review employment-related documents, and assist with compliance program enhancements across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent from ABA-accredited program.
• 2+ years of legal experience in corporate compliance, government contracts, employment law, or international trade compliance.
• Admitted to practice in at least one US state.
• Strong written and verbal communication with business and legal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of corporate compliance principles and related regulatory areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s ethics and compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, communications, risk assessments, and periodic program reviews.
• Assist with anti-corruption, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest and other assigned compliance matters.
• Support compliance investigations, document relevant facts, and escalate significant issues.
• Support restricted-party screening, registrations, filings, compliance records and information requests.
• Collaborate with international offices to implement consistent compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies, training, and controls.
• Assist with development and implementation of compliance programs and training.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Research abilities

Education

Juris Doctorate or ABA-accredited program

Job description

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

This developing attorney position supports the company’s ethics and compliance, international trade, government contracts and employment-law needs under the direction of the VP, Head of Americas Legal and other senior Legal team members. The attorney provides practical legal advice, supports compliance programs and investigations, and advises Human Resources and management on routine employment matters. The role may also assist with other commercial and other Legal matters as assigned. The attorney is expected to build subject-matter expertise, exercise sound judgment within defined responsibilities, and promptly escalates material risks.

What You Will Be Doing

Legal Compliance

• Support the company’s ethics and compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, communications, certifications, risk assessments, and periodic program reviews.
• Assist with anti-corruption, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest and other assigned compliance matters.
• Support compliance investigations, document relevant facts, track corrective actions, coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and escalates significant issues.
• Support restricted-party screening, required registrations and filings, compliance records, and responses to internal and external information requests.
• Work with business functions and offices outside the United States to implement consistent compliance requirements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help update policies, guidance, training, and controls.
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance programs, controls, processes, communications, and training for assigned compliance areas, including anti-corruption and export controls.

Trade & Government Contract Compliance

• Provide guidance, advice, and support regarding export and import classification determinations.
• Provide legal research, analysis, advice, and support regarding export/import and government contract compliance matters, and assist with programs, processes, and tools that support business and compliance objectives.
• Support the development and maintenance of business processes, policies, tools, and guidelines related to import, export, customs, sanctions, and government contract compliance in line with corporate policies and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Assist with license/exception determinations for international shipments, Restricted Party Screening, AES filing support, release determinations, denied party screening, and export license compliance.
• Support day-to-day security policies, procedures, processes, and controls related to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), as applicable.
• Support compliance with the FAR/DFARS, EAR, ITAR, U.S. economic sanctions programs and

Employment

• Support Human Resources and management on routine employment matters, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, leave, investigations, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force, under the guidance of senior Legal team members.
• Draft and review employment agreements, offer documents, separation agreements, releases, policies, notices, and other employment-related materials.
• Support internal workplace investigations and coordinate with outside counsel on employment disputes, agency matters, and litigation.
• Assist with employment-law compliance, manager guidance, and training across the Americas.
• Identify issues requiring specialist or senior-level review and escalates them promptly.

Must have for this role

Juris Doctorate, equivalent or greater from a program accredited by the American Bar Association

• 2 or more years of applicable legal experience involving corporate compliance, government contracts, employment law, international trade compliance, or related compliance areas.
• Admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. State
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with business and legal stakeholders
• Working knoweldge of corporate compliance principles and famillarity with one or more of the following areas: anti-corruption, codes of conduct, international trade compliance, government contracts, or related regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to compliance program support, business process documentation, training materials, and legal/compliance process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to research, analyze, advise on, summarize, and communicate legal and compliance matters clearly to internal stakeholders and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work ing knowledge of general commercial terms in purchase and sale agreements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Sales teams or business stakeholders in collaboration with senior legal team members.
• Prior law firm experience supporting corporate, regulatory, compliance, government contracts, international trade, or commercial matters
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: economic sanctions, export and imports classifications and documentation, FAR/DFARS, or CFIUS
• Experience working in a complex and sophisticated international business environment.

Travel required

10% of the time

To perform this job successfully

an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP