Position:

Legal and Compliance Manager

Role:

Overseeing the legal affairs and providing strategic legal advice to NATCO Group. Plays a critical role in protecting the organization's legal interests, managing legal risks, and supporting the achievement of its business objectives.

Duties:

Legal Strategy and Oversight:

1.       Develop and implement the organization's legal strategy in alignment with its overall strategic objectives.

2.       Provide legal guidance and support to senior management and the board of directors.

3.       Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

4.       Oversee the organization's legal operations and manage legal budgets effectively.

Legal Risk Management:

1.       Identify and assess legal risks associated with the organization's activities, operations, and business transactions.

2.       Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and processes.

3.       Advise on potential legal consequences and recommend appropriate actions to minimize risks.

Contracts and Legal Agreements:

1.       Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

2.       Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the organization's interests.

3.       Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address contract-related issues and disputes.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

1.       Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes.

2.       Engage and collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary.

Develop strategies to minimize legal disputes and resolve them efficiently.

Job Requirements:

• 15+ years of relevant in-house and law firm experience.

• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating strategic alliance, partnership, licensing, intellectual property, and commerce-related agreements.

• Understanding of intellectual property, licensing, confidentiality, data security, and commercial law.

• Ability to understand complex contractual issues, assess risk, and provide concise business-focused legal advice.

• Ability to understand and research state and federal regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage multiple urgent projects concurrently.

• Experience working with multiple business functions and clients (Finance, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, People& Culture).

• Excellent judgment and ability to craft creative solutions.