Attorney

Babcock & Wilcox

Location
Ohio-Akron
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description"><div></div> <div> <div> <p>This position provides services to all business units, entities, affiliates, subsidiaries and support functions of The Babcock &amp; Wilcox Company (“B&amp;W”). The primary emphasis of this role includes commercial and contract review and negotiation, as well as overall proposal and contract support services, both domestic and international.</p> <p> Receives guidance and oversight from Managing Attorney or designee.</p> <ul> <li> Provide legal advice for the company’s business units, providing practical, commercial advice on day-to-day matters and advising business leadership on multifaceted issues, including commercial matters, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Provide overall legal advice relating to contracts (including negotiating and guidance on corporate policy matters), supplier negotiations, customer negotiations, strategies, supplier and customer disputes and contract risk mitigation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with customers, suppliers and service providers.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Identify and advise on legal and business risk associated with business opportunities, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Support litigation and compliance matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Provide training to purchasing, sales, proposal and project management teams on a variety of legal topics.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Assist with environmental, health and safety matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Support corporate governance activities.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Other duties as may be assigned.</li> </ul> <div> <br> </div> </div> <div> <b> Qualifications</b> <div></div> <ul> <li><br> Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Qualified candidates will be licensed to practice law in Ohio or will be licensed in another state and will qualify for corporate counsel registration in Ohio within twelve months.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> 3-5 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with experience reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts. Litigation or litigation management experience is beneficial but not required. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Demonstrates analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Demonstrate maturity to exercise independent judgment on projects and assignments.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div></div></div>
Posted
Updated
Closed
Practice Areas
Corporate
Experience
3 to 5 years
Employer Type
In-House