Senior Business Counsel

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Senior Business Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for the general legal affairs of business units within the assigned business unit(s). Will handles general commercial legal matters, including negotiation of non-standard agreements and assistance in the preparation of proposals, standard practices for domestic and foreign sales, purchases, distribution and sales representation, supply arrangements, real estate purchases, sales or leases, and related matters; support the development of consistent standard forms as needed. Assists and coordinates with other members of the Legal Department on specialty legal matters, such as employment/labor, environmental, compliance, and litigation/dispute resolution, and takes lead responsibility on selected matters based on discussion with other members of the Legal Department, especially when the situation involves on-going involvement in commercial affairs of the business. Coordinates overall intellectual property strategy with business unit senior managers and manages individual intellectual property matters with SPX-designated outside counsel for the business units. Partners with outside counsel on various matters involving assigned business unit(s), including litigation/dispute resolution, real estate, acquisitions & divestitures, and other areas as needed. Develops knowledge of strategy, plans, and issues of each assigned business unit. Provides legal counsel to managers of assigned business units on a wide range of topics and issues. Plays a key role in ensuring assigned business unit(s) comply with laws and regulations; stays abreast of laws and regulations through professional reading, electronic professional websites, continuing legal education and internal counsel. Supports development and use of the Legal Department’s Centers of Legal Excellence by all members of the Department. Assists in coordinating various business unit functions with corporate counterparts (e.g. human resources, environmental, health & safety, accounting, risk management, tax, and business operations excellence) to ensure complete and timely communications, especially on significant transactions or on new policies. Under the SPX Compliance and Ethics Program, serves as Compliance Manager for the assigned business unit(s) and works with Sr. Manager of Compliance and Business Unit Presidents to implement the Compliance and Ethics Program. Provides ongoing support and education to assigned business units on compliance with the SPX Code of Conduct and Corporate policies through education, counseling, training and reminders on other compliance initiatives. Maintains high standards of ethics and integrity. All other duties as assigned.

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