Director, Corporate Counsel

Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Director, Corporate Counsel will be responsible for navigating legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment, supporting 45+ business units worldwide.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and negotiate both (i) ordinary course and (ii) large-scale commercial contracts including supply, procurement, channel partner, joint development, licensing, professional services, non-disclosure, and consignment / Kanban and settlement agreements.


• Utilize knowledge of Articles 2 and 9 of the UCC, working with counsel in other jurisdictions to manage the interplay of foreign laws with U.S. law, and the remedies available in court systems and arbitration panels.


• Manage and resolve disputes related to commercial matters, working with the business units and internal and outside counsel, as appropriate.


• Work with other AMETEK attorneys to oversee compliance with AMETEK’s global sell-side commercial contracting process and policy.


• Conduct training and educational sessions with business units on AMETEK’s commercial requirements and positions.


• Develop working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and similar privacy requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD degree and bar admission required.


• Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.


• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position may supervise others and may be responsible for the performance management, hiring, development and coaching of employees.

TRAVEL: 10% of time