Director, Corporate Counsel- Contracts

AMETEK Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Director, Corporate Counsel- Contracts to lead complex domestic and international contracting and governance. You will draft, negotiate, and manage major commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with global policies and legal standards.

The role requires JD degree, bar admission, and 7+ years of experience, with training responsibilities and AI-assisted productivity initiatives. The position is based in Berwyn, PA, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission required.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts including supply, procurement, channel partner, and licensing agreements.
• Navigate UCC Articles 2 and 9, coordinating with counsel across jurisdictions.
• Manage disputes with business units and outside counsel as needed.
• Oversee compliance with global sell-side contracting processes and policies.
• Conduct training sessions on commercial requirements and positions.
• Develop knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and privacy requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Job Title: Director, Corporate Counsel- Contracts

Location: Berwyn, PA, US, 19312

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Job Description: Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Director, Corporate Counsel will be responsible for navigating legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment, supporting 45+ business units worldwide.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and negotiate both (i) ordinary course and (ii) large-scale commercial contracts including supply, procurement, channel partner, joint development, licensing, professional services, non-disclosure, and consignment / Kanban and settlement agreements.
• Utilize knowledge of Articles 2 and 9 of the UCC, working with counsel in other jurisdictions to manage the interplay of foreign laws with U.S. law, and the remedies available in court systems and arbitration panels.
• Manage and resolve disputes related to commercial matters, working with the business units and internal and outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Work with other AMETEK attorneys to oversee compliance with AMETEK’s global sell-side commercial contracting process and policy.
• Conduct training and educational sessions with business units on AMETEK’s commercial requirements and positions.
• Develop working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and similar privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI -generated outputs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD degree and bar admission required.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position may supervise others and may be responsible for the performance management, hiring, development and coaching of employees.

TRAVEL:10% of time

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 225,000

Salary Maximum: 250,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that is grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].