Senior Corporate Counsel

Superior Essex Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental plan

Vision benefits

Office four days a week

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal support across the organization. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with business leaders on corporate and commercial matters to manage risk and enable global objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of combined law firm and in-house experience (2+ in-house), JD from a top law school, GA bar eligibility, and notable M&A exposure. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission required.
• Experience in corporate and manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting board and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day corporate law support for the Company and subsidiaries, including financing, M&A, and contracts.
• Support General Counsel and Governance team in board materials, minutes, and shareholder meetings.
• Oversee legal support for real estate transactions and facilities developments.
• Lead in-house counsel for a subsidiary in commercial construction and wire distribution.
• Assist in administering compliance programs including anti-bribery and antitrust controls.
• Research, draft, negotiate with outside parties, and advise clients on legal matters.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate with business teams.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

Georgia bar license or eligible

Job description

The Company

Essex Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) is one of the largest magnet wire manufacturers in the world that supplies a broad range of magnet wire or winding wire products to energy, automotive, and industrial markets. The Company operates in 11 countries across the globe, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Malaysia, Serbia, France, Germany, Italy and the U.K.

Currently privately held, the Company is in the process of applying for a listing of its common shares on the Korea Exchange.

Magnet Wire is an insulated copper or aluminum conductor used in industrial motors, transformers and generators, automotive applications, electrical coils and controls, and appliances. It is also used in motor and transformer repair. Essex Solutions develops innovative products and insulation systems to meet the ever-increasing demands of its customers.

See www.essexsolutions.com for additional information on the Company and its products.

General Purpose of the Position

We are seeking Corporate Counsel to join our in-house Legal Department and provide practical, business-focused legal support across the organization. This role will report to General Counsel and will partner with business leaders on corporate and commercial matters to provide legal counsel and guidance, manage legal risk, and provide solutions that support business objectives of Essex Solutions around the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day corporate law support for the Company and its subsidiaries, including financing arrangements, M&A transactions, commercial contracts, intercompany arrangements, etc.

• Assist General Counsel and Legal Compliance and Governance Manager in providing board committee support, including planning and coordination of board meetings, preparation and mailing of board materials, drafting board and committee minutes, resolutions, annual shareholder meetings, etc.

• Provide and oversee legal support for real estate transactions, including leases, sales and acquisitions of real estate and facilities

• Serve as the lead in-house counsel for a subsidiary of the Company that specializes in wire distribution and electrical/mechanical installation in commercial construction business

• Assist General Counsel in administering and overseeing Company’s compliance programs, including anti-bribery, antitrust and restricted party screening.

• In connection with the foregoing, reviews or conducts research, prepares legal documents, negotiates with outside parties, consults with and advises clients, and represents the company in dealing with others.

• Responsible for managing relationships with outside counsel in areas of responsibility

Education and Experience Required

• 5-6 years of combined law firm and in-house experience, including 2 years in-house

• Manufacturing sector experience preferred; however, progressive experience in any industry will be considered favorably

• Bachelor's degree from a top quality, nationally recognized, accredited college or university

• Juris Doctor degree from a top quality, nationally recognized, accredited law school, preferably in top 15% of graduating class

• Licensed to practice law in Georgia or another U.S. jurisdiction with reciprocity with Georgia

• M&A experience at a large law firm

• Exposure to public company reporting experience desired but not required

• References upon request

Other Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent legal analytical skills.

• Strong orientation to detail work and ability to synthesize details.

• Superior communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to explain complex matters to non-lawyers in plain English and succinctly.

• Strong research and drafting skills, ability to work manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Interest in learning about the Company and its business.

• Proactive posture.

• Sense of urgency and willingness to make tough decisions but also thorough in approach to managing issues, often involving competing interests.

• Strong relationship builder. An individual who gains the trust and loyalty of the legal department as well as the confidence and acceptance of the business team and other constituencies.

• Focus on service to clients, assuring the highest level of quality legal counsel in all areas of responsibility.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

The Company offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and includes base, a target bonus, a long-term compensation program and a 401K plan with company match. Also, the Company offers medical and prescription drug coverage, a dental plan, vision benefits and additional benefit plans for employees. Expected to be in the office four days a week.