Administrative Skills, Brokerage, Business Operations, Claims Management, Corporate Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Insurance, Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Reports, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Litigation Settlement, Monitor Regulations, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Worker's Compensation
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.