Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel

The candidate will provide outstanding legal support to business partners (internal clients) across the Schindler organization. Handle labor and employment-related matters as focus practice area. Efficiently draft, review, and negotiate construction, service, supply and other commercial agreements and documents assuring that both legal and business objectives are met, while identifying opportunities to enhance contract processes. Manage litigation in areas that include personal injury, commercial disputes and employment and advise on risk mitigation matters. Complete special projects. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Should have 3 years experience at a top law firm or in-house: plus factor for a combination of prior private practice and in-house experience. Excellent academic credentials. Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more states. Excellent judgment, business acumen, and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset. Generalist / broad practice area experience preferred with core competency/interest in employment law. Confidence and proven ability to work with senior management and company personnel at all levels. Self-motivated and highly proficient in the ability to multi-task, prioritize a high volume of diverse matters and tasks, and handle unplanned work. Spanish language skills and experience providing legal support for companies operating in South America is a plus.

Additional Information

Job ID: 65265.

Company info

Schindler
20 Whippany Road
Morristown
New Jersey
United States 07960
Website : http://www.schindler.com