MSA, The Safety Company

　　Corporate Counsel - Commercial

　　US-PA-Cranberry Twp

　　Requisition ID: 2023-7282Type: Full-Time

　　of Openings: 1Category: Legal

　　Overview

　　Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

　　Responsibilities

　　Serve as primary in-house counsel for legal matters that arise throughout the world.?    Serve as principal counsel on commercial legal matters, including commercial legal disputes and contract claims.?    Provide commercial legal advice to senior business leaders around the world.?    Review key contracts and support negotiation for various business units and functional teams.?    Oversee and manage processes for the intake, routing and completion of commercial legal matters.?    Establish and deploy risk management processes for assessing legal risks associated with business strategy execution.?    In consultation with the Director of Compliance, provide legal compliance guidance (e.g., antitrust, anti-bribery, and privacy law advice) in the context of MSA's commercial transactions.?    Manage, review and participate in the selection, retention and evaluation of certain external legal counsel.Manage the selection of international legal counsel and serve as Law Department liaison for the Company across certain international regions.?    Serve as the Law Department's principal liaison and legal advisor for one or more of the Company's geographic business regionals or segments.?    Identify, retain and oversee legal counsel to support MSA's international regions?    Establish processes for the selection and management of external legal counsel, including requests for proposal, selection criteria, performance tracking, and budgeting?    Select and implement key performance indicators for international legal matters.?    Regularly advise regional leadership on key legal matters Support the Company's M&A, legal realignment, and corporate governance activities.•    Provide legal support on the pursuit of potential acquisitions and realignment efforts, including due diligence, agreement review, and general legal advice.•    Support the ongoing implementation of existing affiliate governance processes. Perform other legal tasks that arise from time to time, as commercial legal needs require.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education: Juris Doctor from accredited law school  Experience Required:Level I•    Actively licensed member in good standing of the Pennsylvania bar•    5 to 7 years dealing with commercial and corporate legal matters.•    Prior experience working at a top-tier law firm.•    Excellent writing skills•    Strong presentation skills•    Strong project management skills•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a cross functional team.Level II•    Actively licensed member in good standing of the Pennsylvania bar•    7 to 10 years dealing with commercial and corporate legal matters•    Prior experience working at a top tier law firm.•    Excellent writing skills•    Strong presentation skills•    Strong project management skills•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a cross functional team.•    Prior experience working with non-U.S. jurisdictions.•    Experience using or deploying contract management software (e.g., e-signature tools, contract review software) Experience Preferred:Level I•    Prior experience managing or overseeing legal teams.•    Pr or in-house legal experience•    Prior experience working with non-U.S. jurisdictions.•    Experience managing or overseeing outside counsel.•    Experience using or deploying contract management software (e.g., e- signature tools, contract review software)Level II•    Experience managing or overseeing outside counsel.•    Prior experience managing or overseeing legal teams. #LI-KB1

　　MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

　　If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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