Commercial Counsel-Manufacturing
Job Opportunity: Commercial Counsel Manufacturing
Location: Miami, Florida
Compensation: $200,000 - $220,000 base salary
Position Summary:
An international industrial group is seeking a skilled and proactive Commercial Counsel with experience in manufacturing to support its U.S. operations. This role, based in Miami, will serve as a key liaison between the American business units and the central legal and compliance teams, based out of the international headquarters. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and structuring of legal and compliance functions within a growing global organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients and suppliers across multiple divisions. Collaborate with divisional legal managers, procurement legal teams, and compliance officers internationally.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Provide support on U.S. litigation matters up to a defined level. Escalate high-stakes cases to the central legal team while continuing to offer local assistance.
Compliance Implementation
- Assist in deploying group-wide compliance policies in the U.S., including antitrust, anti-corruption, export control, GDPR, KYC/KYS, and gift policies. Ensure alignment with U.S. legal standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a multinational or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of U.S. commercial law, litigation, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills.
Why Apply?
- Join a dynamic, international legal team.
- Play a strategic role in shaping legal and compliance practices.
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity to work across borders and cultures.
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