The General Counsel will be the sole leader of the legal department at Thetford and support key legal activity across Thetford and all subsidiaries in North America and International. The General Counsel will partner and consult with company leadership on a variety of legal matters including but not limited to product liability & consumer protection, contracts, warranty, intellectual property, environmental, labor and employment, statutory filings, and corporate governance.
Managing organization's legal matters with heavy emphasis on product liability and contracts
Set up legal framework for Thetford and all subsidiaries
Advise executive, senior management and board on various legal matters
Responsible for all corporate governance activities
Maintain knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on deal structure and contract negotiations
Examine and create draft agreements, such as supplier and customer agreements
Assist Sales & Marketing organization with entering into sales agreements and interpretation of OEM and Aftermarket Customer terms and conditions
Reviews and provides feedback regarding supply agreements with company’s suppliers of components, raw materials, and commodities
Provides counsel to Purchasing at every stage of the supply relationships, from negotiating the initial award of business to handling production disruptions, quality issues, stop-ships, and ongoing warranty commitments
Conducting legal research and reviewing company's strategy pertaining to legal actions
Creating new entities and managing organization's intellectual property
Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions
Preserving all corporate records
Handling statutory filings, such as licensing
Liaising with outside (international) counsel regarding their assignments
Initiates process improvement initiatives such as development and maintenance of templates, checklists, and other productivity tools
Supports commercial disputes and litigation related to the Company’s sales and purchasing activities
Review and relaunch Business Ethics Program to organization
Lead compliance activities including employee compliance training and records retention
This is not a fully remote role, position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will require work onsite.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school and must be in-good-standing with at least one state bar
Experience with working in an international environment
Minimum 10 years of experience with an established private practice or in-house, preferably with counseling in the consumer goods manufacturing sector
Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
Preferred Skills
Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with diverse, global cross-functional senior company leaders and effectively advise them on mitigating business risk
Excellent judgment; able to make smart, company-affecting decisions in the face of ambiguity
Self-starter with strong bias for action, a high degree of professional ethics and integrity, and personal accountability
Passionate about having an impact in a values-driven business
Seeks and accepts decision authority and responsibility
Humility with a curiosity for an evolving industry and a healthy sense of humor
Proficient in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Exemplify Corporate Values: Entrepreneurial Spirit, At Ease in Challenging Times, Ownership, Customer Focused, Passion for Winning, Simple and Direct
Additional Notes
Performs other relevant duties as assigned, i.e. special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.
Actively supports all quality, environmental, health and safety systems programs.
Compensation And Benefits
Thetford Corporation is the world leader in sanitation and care products for the RV, marine, camping and trucking industry. Putting pride in our creative design, we are committed to the production of high-quality products that exceed the need of a demanding marketplace. Our customers, employees, suppliers, and investors all benefit from our innovation and productivity. Thetford makes mobile living a more pleasant experience. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Thetford offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
Miscellaneous
No agency calls please.
EEO Employer.
Work Authorization – Employment for those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
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