Senior Director, Senior Counsel

Confidential

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Automation, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Electronics Manufacturing, Intellectual Property (IP), International Business, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory Compliance, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
Today

Senior Director, Senior CounselAbout the CompanyGlobally renowned manufacturing companyIndustryElectrical/Electronic ManufacturingTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is in need of a Senior Counsel, Senior Director to lead and enhance its legal functions and processes. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated corporate attorney with a focus on increasing professionalism, automation, efficiency, and excellence within the legal team. This role is pivotal in managing the legal function, including overseeing one additional legal individual overseas and outside counsel. Key responsibilities include partnering with the legal team on M&A activities, negotiating complex commercial contracts, and ensuring compliance in employment matters, litigation, corporate governance, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements.Applicants for this role at the company should have a JD from a top-tier law school, with a preference for those with a combination of big law and in-house experience. A minimum of 6 years' experience is required, with a strong background in commercial contracts, particularly in the industrial manufacturing space. Experience in M&A, intellectual property, trade secrets, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance is also essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of academic and professional achievement, be adept at managing an intellectual property portfolio, and have familiarity with executive compensation and labor and employment matters in an international business context. The role demands a strategic thinker who can work closely with the c-suite and other leadership on legal matters and is capable of providing sound legal advice and recommendations based on thorough due diligence.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsLegal

About the Company

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Confidential

American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com