Description
MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company's success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns, and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.
The Associate General Counsel will partner with the General Counsel and be a key member of a team that values integrity, innovation, accountability, and excellence. will support the legal function at MISTRAS by assisting the General Counsel in all legal and compliance activities at MISTRAS. and manage litigation, activities, draft, review and negotiate company agreements, review and monitor compliance and governance programs and counsel executives on risk mitigation.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements/renewals and contracts including master service agreements with large industrial clients and software licensing agreements.
Manage litigation, disputes, and reporting.
Advise and manage labor and employment cases, benefit and workers compensation claims.
Assist in SEC reporting and filings and corporate governance matters.
Manage and assist in the selection, reporting, and renewal of the Company's insurance program.
Review and update Company policies as needed.
Support and protect the Company's intellectual property, trademark and patent portfolio with the assistance of external counsel.
Ensure compliance with US and International laws, regulations and policies.
Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within various parts of the business and advise accordingly.
Recognize when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the General Counsel.
Assist with internal training on legal issues.
Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with management, clients, stakeholders, and legal team members.
Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the General Counsel.
Able to travel at times as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be a current member in good standing with a state bar with ability to obtain limited in-house license in New Jersey if not admitted in New Jersey.
Must have a minimum of ten years of substantive legal experience in-house with a corporate legal department and/or law firm experience.
Must have experience handling labor and employment matters.
Must have experience with drafting, negotiating and managing complex corporate contracts including SaaS and data privacy terms.
Ability to maintain a professional representation of the company.
Microsoft office and Excel abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work in a team environment and independently.
Strong verbal and writing skills.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Well-developed organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work independently and meet demanding time constraints.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated initiative and a self-starter.
Essential Physical Functions:
Ability to lift 30 pounds
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG) is a global leader in technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and testing solutions, serving critical industries including oil & gas, aerospace & defense, power & utilities, manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. The company provides a diversified portfolio of products and services, ranging from advanced non-destructive testing and pipeline inspections to real-time condition monitoring, maintenance planning, and specialized engineering, powered by a proprietary management software suite that centralizes integrity data for predictive analytics and benchmark analysis. With a long-standing track record of innovation and deep industry expertise, MISTRAS helps clients reduce risk, extend asset life, and optimize operational performance. Learn more at www.mistrasgroup.com (https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=m7ZYxmEM\SObM-NiSAuZ6yqkNm4JiGkILwQ\BhUh06eh2SetmmaMMWrgzy8LqBqZndpgosyi--21IMcDZGy2UCx4dqt1oaPVdGsRmEfdWEs=)
MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is "At-Will," which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.
By submitting & signing , I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above. I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application.
Note to Applicants:
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.
Initial (if applicable): Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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