In-House Counsel (Americas)

Grammer is looking for an In-House Counsel to join our location in Plymouth, MI. You must enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and will have an opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance across the Americas organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Litigation & Claims Management

• Overall management and coordination of all ongoing litigation matters in the United States and Mexico.
• Assessment of litigation risks, settlement opportunities, and reserve requirements.
• Regular reporting on litigation matters to management and corporate headquarters.
• Selection, management, and direction of outside counsel on all required services.

Insurance

• Coordination with insurers and insurance brokers regarding coverage issues and claims handling.
• Oversight of insurance‑related aspects of ongoing disputes.
• Annual renewal management with all internal stakeholders aligning with regional and global brokers.
• Coordination with third party administrator (TPA) on applicable claims.

Compliance, Governance, Corporate

• Preparation and maintenance of board and corporate secretary documentation for legal entities in the U.S. and Americas Region.
• Support with annual reports and corporate law obligations at federal and state level.
• Monitoring of statutory filing deadlines and reporting requirements across U.S. states.
• Cooperation/coordination with external counsels in other jurisdictions in Americas region.
• Point of contact (Poc) for compliance cases.

Employment & HR‑Related Legal Matters

• Legal advice to the HR department on employment and labor law matters.
• Collaboration with Third‑Party Administrators (TPAs) in connection with claims and workers' compensation matters.
• Management and supervision of employment‑related litigation.
• Lead on immigration filings and support with internal stakeholders on other HR‑related legal issues.

Commercial & Other Legal Matters

• Legal support for real estate, purchasing and sales‑related matters.
• Involvement in tax‑related issues in cooperation with finance teams and external advisors.
• Support of R&D and intellectual property matters in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Provision of general legal advice to the Americas organization in day‑to‑day business operations.