Draft, negotiate, review, research, and interpret a wide variety of agreements associated with the business, including agreements with partners, merchants, vendors, consultants, and other third parties. Act as lead in-house attorney to advise the organization on all labor and employment law related matters, including managing employment claims with federal (EEOC) and state agencies; assisting local management in employee disciplinary matters; union and collective bargaining, including working an... more details
Associate General Counsel
A great opportunity for an Associate General Counsel to work with our Corporate legal team!
Reporting to the Sr. General Counsel, you will the opportunity to assists in protecting the organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides hands-on counsel to all levels of executive staff and manages the operations of legal department for a major segment of business. Also serves as organization’s chief attorney for Labor and Employment legal matters. Responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, handling mergers and acquisitions, and assuring legal compliance.
LOCATION: Parsippany, NJ
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Draft, negotiate, review, research, and interpret a wide variety of agreements associated with the business, including agreements with partners, merchants, vendors, consultants, and other third parties
Act as lead in-house attorney to advise the organization on all labor and employment law related matters, including managing employment claims with federal (EEOC) and state agencies; assisting local management in employee disciplinary matters; union and collective bargaining, including working and managing outside counsel in such matters
Identify, analyze, and advise on legal risks, and propose appropriate actions to ensure compliance with regulatory matters and applicable laws and provide alternative solutions to mitigate business risks impacting the company
Coordinate, collaborate with, and support the General Counsel, members of the management team, and other key business stakeholders from various departments to provide time and effective legal support and advice
Responsible for coordinating and communicating with General Counsel, outside counsel, government agencies, service providers, and other third parties regarding litigation and other legal matters, registrations, and compliance requirements
Support drafting, distribution, and maintenance of form agreements and the enhancement of tools, processes, and procedures relating to such documents and the legal department generally
Ability to counsel business partners, effectively identifying risk and mitigation options
Willingness to work on a team, interacting across different functions and job levels
High-energy, positive attitude and commitment to success
What you Bring:
Doctoral Degree in Law required
State Bar Association member in good standing
5 - 10 years' experience in legal experience in a similar law firm, in-house or government regulatory practice, specializing in labor and employment law
Extensive experience practicing law in a broad range of areas; experience in general corporate, contract and compliance is essential
Experience in Government Contracting is a strong positive with a good working knowledge of the FAR and DFAR is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, contract drafting, and negotiation proficiency required
Prior experience as a member of an in-house legal department preferred
WHO WE ARE:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
To learn more, please visit us: www.curtisswright.com
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
