Corporate Counsel

Leviton • Melville, NY • 55min ago

About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role This position is for a transactional attorney with strong commercial and some corporate law background. The position will report to the Associate General Counsel and will be primarily responsible for the preparation, negotiation and control of most corporate contracts; assist with some compliance matters; and support the company's mergers and acquisition activity, including managing and conducting due diligence, contract review and negotiation and conducting closings, as necessary. Responsibilities Prepares and/or reviews contracts involving various substantive areas of law: including, but not limited to, commercial, real estate, compliance, licensing and employment documents. Provides corporate governance advice to the organization, including preparation of policies. Assist in the company's acquisition activity (primarily due diligence) Enhance the effectiveness of the legal department through the participation in staff meetings, training, and the positive interaction with internal and external clients Understanding of the company's business strategy Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks Qualifications Must be able to read, analyze and interpret complex documents Must possess a wide degree of creativity and latitude Must have good communication and interpersonal skills Must be a self-starter with a good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints Second Language, Spanish and / or Mandarin is a plus Education & Experience Must be a graduate of an accredited law school Must be admitted to the New York state bar 4 to 6 years of experience in a corporate or law firm setting Must have experience with a variety of contract @types (e.g. commercial, real estate, and distributor/rep) Travel Less than 5% What We Offer Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement PTO Paid holidays Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now! #LI-Hybrid Pay Range $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Must be able to read, analyze and interpret complex documents Must possess a wide degree of creativity and latitude Must have good communication and interpersonal skills Must be a self-starter with a good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints Second Language, Spanish and / or Mandarin is a plus

Prepares and/or reviews contracts involving various substantive areas of law: including, but not limited to, commercial, real estate, compliance, licensing and employment documents. Provides corporate governance advice to the organization, including preparation of policies. Assist in the company's acquisition activity (primarily due diligence) Enhance the effectiveness of the legal department through the participation in staff meetings, training, and the positive interaction with internal and external clients Understanding of the company's business strategy Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks

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