Position Overview
International Motors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join its dynamic in-house legal counsel team.
As an integral part of the organization, the candidate will lead the Law Department's Corporate Operations Group, which includes the Intellectual Property Group, and provide expert legal advice and support across various departments, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a keen eye for detail. The individual will play a crucial role in safeguarding the company's interests along with contributing to its strategic goals.
Reporting to the International Motors' SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the successful candidate will have experience in multiple areas of law and provide comprehensive oversight and management on a wide variety of legal matters related to International Motors' business, with a focus on corporate governance, compliance, risk management, information governance, intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy, real estate, and M&A.
Responsibilities
Handle various matters within the Corporate Operations team including corporate governance, compliance, and M&A.- Manage the Corporate Operations team responsible for corporate governance, compliance, risk management, information governance, intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy, real estate, and M&A.- Stay updated on applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws to ensure compliance; analyze their impact on the business and provide practical guidance.- Provide legal support and guidance on corporate and functional strategic initiatives and mergers & acquisitions.- Additional preferred experience in corporate finance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, or bankruptcy.- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of documents and agreements related to these areas of laws.- Manage certain litigation and/or pre-litigation matters directly or with the assistance of outside legal counsel.- Provide legal advice, support, and services on a broad range of topics and issues.- Provide training to company personnel on substantive legal topics.- Help with the creation and implementation of legal and corporate policies and protocols.- Manage the Corporate Operations team.- Oversee a legal team of at least five attorneys, three paralegals, and additional support staff.
Minimum Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree (JD) and at least 11 years of experience as an attorney
At least 6 years of management experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.- Licensed to practice law in Illinois.- A combination of top-tier law firm experience in corporate transactional law, with 6+ years of team management experience.- Strong analytical ability together with reliably sound business judgment and a balanced approach to risk mitigation.- Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking and adept at managing both internal and external stakeholders.- Ability to operate as versatile utility player with a proven history of leadership, and a "doer mentality of both managing a team and managing own work stream.- Strong communication skills, as well as research and public speaking abilities- Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and quality.- Ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.- Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others throughout the organization, including executive management.- Skilled in resolving disputes and managing risks effectively- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues worldwide from diverse cultures
Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,?few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email?HUB@International.com?to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
