Corporate Counsel

East West Manufacturing

Atlanta, GA

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SKILLS

Attorney, Autoscaling, Best Practices, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Finance, Follow Through, Genetics, Human Resources, International Business, International Operations, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Partner Sales, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Product Design, Product Lifecycle, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Scalable System Development, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

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Calling all creatives, solvers, analysts, planners, doers, and visionaries! East West is looking to add a talented and enthusiastic Corporate Counsel to our Teams. East West's vision is to make the world a better place - cleaner, safer, healthier, and smarter. Come join a team with a strong, collaborative culture and help us bring that vision to life. JOB SUMMARY East West Manufacturing is seeking a Corporate Counsel to help shape and scale our legal function in support of a growing global business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will serve as a legal generalist supporting global operations and a wide range of strategic initiatives. The Corporate Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel, Executive Leadership, and Manufacturing Leaders, playing a key role in the continued evolution of the legal department.RESPONSIBILITIES* Draft, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of commercial and operational agreements-including customer, supplier, manufacturing, and services contracts-serving as the legal lead for cross‑functional, interdisciplinary teams to protect the business and ensure compliance with applicable global laws, regulations, and internal policies.* Provide practical, business‑focused legal guidance on contract interpretation, global regulatory requirements, risk allocation, and dispute resolution, enabling informed decision‑making across international operations.* Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Manufacturing Leadership to identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with global manufacturing, sourcing, and operational activities.* Support scalable growth by developing and delivering training, guidance, and best practices related to contracts, compliance, and legal processes for domestic and international stakeholders.* Develop creative, compliant solutions to complex commercial and operational challenges, including customer, supplier, and manufacturing‑related disputes; oversee litigation strategy when necessary and manage outside counsel globally.* Review, draft, and maintain company policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable employment, trade, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS* Minimum 3+ years of corporate and commercial law experience in a well‑regarded law firm and/or in‑house legal department.* U.S. law degree (J.D.) required.* Admission to practice law in Georgia or the ability to register as In‑House Counsel in Georgia.* Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, global legal matters end‑to‑end-from initial risk assessment through structuring, negotiation, drafting, execution, and post‑execution dispute resolution-while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics.* Strong negotiation, communication, and drafting skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for manufacturing, operational, and executive stakeholders.* Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or supply‑chain‑driven businesses, including exposure to global operations, suppliers, and customers.* Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and geographies, including teams and stakeholders located outside the United States.* Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach to identifying legal and compliance risks, initiating effective solutions, and driving follow‑through in a fast‑paced, operational environment.* Interest in continuously improving and scaling legal processes through standardization, technology enablement, and ongoing feedback from global business partners.* This job description is a summary of the responsibilities associated with this role and may be amended as required by the company.We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.ABOUT US:East West is a global manufacturing services company focused on the realization of products, from design through distribution. As an integrated team of designers, engineers and specialists in onshore, nearshore, and offshore manufacturing, we offer a seamless path to scale and an exceptional speed-to-market strategy while driving down costs and adhering to the highest quality standards. We are one integrated family, working together to support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. We are East West!

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