US Conec
General Counsel
Hickory, North Carolina, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 hours ago
NegotiationHRCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.
- The General Counsel is responsible for all legal affairs of the Company, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, employment law, litigation management, and enterprise risk.
Responsibilities
- Lead all legal matters for the organization, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, employment law, litigation, intellectual property, and enterprise risk.
- Partner with business leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel that enables growth while protecting the Company's interests.
- Develop and oversee corporate governance, compliance programs, and legal policies.
- Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives.
- Manage litigation, claims, investigations, and outside legal counsel.
- Support manufacturing, engineering, operations, environmental, safety, and regulatory initiatives.
- The General Counsel serves as the Company's chief legal officer and trusted business advisor, providing strategic legal guidance that supports business objectives while protecting the organization's interests.
- Reporting directly to the President, this role partners closely with executive leadership to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and commercial matters across a global manufacturing environment.
- This individual delivers practical, business-oriented legal solutions that enable growth, protect the Company's assets, and support long-term strategic success.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, compliance, employment law, and risk management.
- Experience advising executive leadership on strategic business matters.
Nice to have
- Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
- Manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technology industry experience.
- Experience managing patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Experience supporting international business operations.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
- Experience supporting a privately held company.
- Experience advising Boards of Directors.
Skills
- US Conec, Ltd.
- Engineering Innovation.
- Precision Plastics.
- Powering AI.
Compensation
- With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.
Company info
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, distributors, licensors, and strategic partners.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
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