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The Corporate Attorney will serve as a strategic business partner to the organization, playing an integral role in supporting the company's legal needs across contracts, government and defense contracting, subsidiary governance and structuring, acquisitions, employment law, and compliance. This role requires more than legal expertise—it demands a deep understanding of our global business operations and objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and will work collaboratively across functions and geographies to guide the organization in achieving its goals responsibly and effectively.

As a member of a company with international reach, the Corporate Attorney will navigate complex cross-border legal issues, support global transactions, and ensure compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks. Success in this role requires the ability to translate legal considerations into practical business guidance, anticipate risks, and offer clear, actionable counsel that aligns with our strategic priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, consulting agreements, license agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, and more.
• Government and Defense Contracting: Provide legal support and strategic counsel on all aspects of government and defense contracting, including federal, state, and local procurement. This includes advising on bid and proposal strategies, contract negotiation and administration, regulatory compliance (including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other defense-related frameworks), and risk mitigation. The Corporate Attorney will ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, support audits and investigations, and collaborate with internal teams to structure compliant and competitive offerings. Familiarity with international public sector and defense procurement frameworks is a plus, given the company's global footprint.
• Corporate Governance: Support executive leadership on corporate governance best practices. Draft resolutions, maintain corporate records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Work with Tax and Finance Departments and other business leaders on matters impacting the organizational structure of the company and its subsidiaries.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Advise on the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. Conduct due diligence, draft and review transaction documents, and facilitate closing processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management. Assist with and guide integration activities for newly acquired businesses.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify, assess, and manage legal and ethical risks to the business. Work with business leaders to conduct compliance risk reviews and to develop/implement compliance policies and programs relating to all areas of risk and ethical business practices, including codes of conduct, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, harassment and other compliance considerations. Conduct periodic training for staff and management on legal and compliance matters.
• General Corporate Legal Issues: Advise on day-to-day operations and new business initiatives, ranging from real estate transactions, marketing, import/export compliance, supply chain and other matters. Monitor changes in the law and industry standards to ensure the company operates in accordance with best practices.
• External Counsel Management: Liaise with outside law firms as needed, manage legal budgets, and ensure the company receives cost-effective, high-quality legal services.

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with the relevant bar association(s)
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in corporate law, with demonstrable expertise in contracts, government contracting and corporate and subsidiary governance. Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing business operations
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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