Corporate Attorney

Our Legal Recruiting team is assisting a client with the search for a Corporate Attorney to support the General Counsel and the organizations business operations. Responsibilities Work directly with General Counsel to address legal goals and priorities and evaluate company legal exposure to national and international laws.

Corporate Attorney
Location: Adairsville, GA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Our Legal Recruiting team is assisting a client with the search for a Corporate Attorney to support the General Counsel and the organizations business operations. This position will provide legal support across corporate, regulatory, compliance, intellectual property, contracts, and related matters.
Responsibilities

• Work directly with General Counsel to address legal goals and priorities and evaluate company legal exposure to national and international laws.
• Assist with intellectual property and brand management activities.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of corporate records.
• Monitor and assist with updating company practices based on developments in domestic and international laws.
• Support regulatory compliance involving lithium ion batteries, controllers, motors, charging systems, and vehicle integration.
• Support evaluation of products and equipment for compliance with applicable regulations in the US, Canada, and Europe.
• Research and evaluate mandatory regulations and voluntary standards involving product safety, structural integrity, braking, EMC, stability, labeling, warnings, and functional safety.
• Research regulations involving cybersecurity, vehicle autonomy, service accessibility, and telematics.
• Assist with evaluation plans involving internal business teams and external testing laboratories.
• Research current and emerging worldwide engine standards and coordinate with business units and product development teams.
• Coordinate with engineering departments and regulatory authorities regarding certification of new technologies.
• Prepare regulatory summaries and assist with training for management and staff.
• Assist with dealer terminations and repurchase obligations.
• Assist with export control administration.
• Assist with contracts management.
• Assist with conflict minerals reporting.
• Coordinate assigned projects across relevant business entities.
• Assist with maintenance of policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• 2 to 3 years of experience practicing corporate law in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong business acumen with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the business management side of the legal function.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with applicable product and component regulations and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, SAE, UL, IEC, and ISO.
• Experience with vehicle or equipment powertrains, component specifications, and selection is beneficial.
•  Experience working with UL, CSA, Intertek, and FCC is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity based in Adairsville, GA.