Director of Legal

Stratasys; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys is seeking a senior commercial attorney for the Americas to serve as the primary legal partner to the Americas sales organization and business functions. You will independently lead complex customer, reseller, technology, licensing, services, government contracts, and other agreements while advising on risk, pricing, warranties, IP, data protection, and disputes.

In collaboration with the VP and global Legal, you will support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, post‑merger

Qualifications

• Must have expert knowledge of commercial contracting, including government contracts and the ability to lead negotiations with sophisticated customers and counterparties (from the ad).
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and post‑merger integration (from the ad).
• Ability to work independently, exercise strong judgment, and provide clear recommendations to senior business leaders (from the ad).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and project-management skills (from the ad).
• Experience working across functions and regions in a complex international business (from the ad).
• Applies expert legal judgment to complex transactions, negotiations, disputes, and strategic initiatives (from the ad).

Responsibilities

• Lead as the primary commercial attorney for the Americas and partner to the Americas sales organization and business functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex customer, reseller, technology, licensing, services, government contracts, and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on contract structure, commercial risk, pricing and payment terms, warranties, indemnities, limitations of liability, IP, data protection, and dispute resolution.
• Manage commercial disputes and coordinate outside counsel when appropriate.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and contract-management practices.
• Train sales and business teams on contracting requirements and recurring commercial risk issues.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, post-merger integration, and other strategic initiatives.
• Draft and review corporate, transactional, licensing, and other documents outside core contracting responsibilities.
• Provide concise, practical recommendations to management and elevate material legal and business risks.
• Support legal and compliance training and management reporting relating to government contracts, imports, and exports.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Negotiation

Drafting & review

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk assessment

Job description

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Location: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote based in Minnetonka, MN

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 position is the senior commercial attorney for the Americas and the primary legal partner to the Americas sales organization and other business functions. The role independently leads complex commercial contracting and disputes, supports mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, and provides practical, business-focused advice on commercial risk. The position works closely with the VP, Head of Americas Legal and the global Legal Department to deliver consistent, efficient legal support.

Commercial Legal Support

• Serve as the lead commercial attorney for the Americas and primary legal partner to the Americas sales organization and other business functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex customer, reseller, technology, licensing, services, government contracts, and other commercial agreements.
• Advise business leaders on contract structure, commercial risk, pricing and payment terms, warranties, indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, data protection, and dispute resolution.
• Manage commercial disputes and coordinate outside counsel when appropriate.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and contract-management practices.
• Train sales and business teams on contracting requirements and recurring commercial risk issues.

Business Development Transactions and Department Support

• Support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, post-merger integration, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Draft and review corporate, transactional, licensing, and other legal documents outside the core commercial contracting responsibilities.
• Provide concise, practical recommendations to management and elevate material legal and business risks.
• Support legal and compliance training and management reporting relating to government contracts, imports, and exports.
• Collaborate with Legal colleagues globally and internal business partners to promote consistent positions and efficient support.

Must Have For This Role

• Expert knowledge of commercial contracting, including government contracts, and demonstrated ability to lead negotiations with sophisticated customers and counterparties.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and post-merger integration.
• Ability to work independently, exercise strong judgment, and provide clear recommendations to senior business leaders.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and project-management skills.
• Experience working effectively across functions and regions in a complex international business.
• Applies expert legal judgment and deep commercial contracting knowledge to complex transactions, negotiations, disputes, and strategic business initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical support/customer relationship position.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable with conflict resolution as with dealing with customers who are upset over an equipment issue.
• Ability to solve difficult problems working on the telephone.
• CAD/CAM applications and database applications.

Additional Information

As a part of Stratasys, this position requires access to information and/or technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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 here.