Legal Counsel

• Exciting role for a US attorney looking to further their in-house legal career.


• New Legal Counsel role with growing global in-house legal team in North America.

About Our Client

The company operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector - this role can be based hybrid out of the Brookfield, WI, Mesa, AZ, locations or remote with some travel to the office.

Job Description
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for:

• Providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.


• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to safeguard the company's interests.


• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to the industrial and manufacturing sector.


• Advise management on legal risks and recommend strategies to mitigate potential issues.


• Collaborate with internal teams to provide legal support on business transactions and projects.


• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when necessary.


• Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations that may impact the company.


• Assist in resolving disputes and managing litigation matters as required.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant
The successful Legal Counsel should have:

• 4+ years experience with legal matters either in-house, private practice, or combined.


• JD or LLM degree.


• Spanish or French language skills highly beneficial.


• Experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector desirable but not essential.


• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.


• Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess legal risks.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising management and collaborating with internal teams.


• Highly collaborative, working closely with counterparts across the global legal function.

What's on Offer
The Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $185,000 per year base salary.


• Annual bonus.


• Comprehensive wider benefits package.


• Hybrid working out of the Brookfield (WI), Mesa (AZ), locations or remote with some travel to the office.