Strategic Counsel, Operations & Compliance

Carlisle; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Counsel – Operations to serve as the in-house legal advisor for divisions, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include advising on commercial contracts, supply chain, product development, IP, and operational issues; supervising outside counsel; and supporting governance, risk management, and continuous improvement of legal operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial legal issues relevant to division operations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with business partners and senior leaders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the legal advisor to division leadership and division general counsels, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and business matters.
• Provide legal counsel on commercial contracts, supply chain, product liability, intellectual property matters, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operations.
• Partner with internal departments such as compliance, human resources, finance, and operations to ensure integrated legal support.
• Ensure division compliance with relevant industry regulations, company policies, and legal requirements.

Skills

Commercial law

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Carlisle Companies in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Counsel – Operations to serve as the in-house legal advisor for divisions, aligning legal strategy with business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include advising on commercial contracts, supply chain, product development, IP, and operational issues; supervising outside counsel; and supporting governance, risk management, and continuous improvement of legal operations.