Associate General Counsel

Job description

About the role: WEG has an excellent opportunity for an Associate General Counsel here in our Duluth office. You will be responsible for facilitating commercial contracts to promote growth for assigned business units while mitigating risks in accordance with WEG policies and procedures, and for exercising sound judgment in escalating matters to the General Counsel or senior management. The AGC must build and maintain strong professional relationships with business leaders, other internal clients, and Legal Team members. Principal functions include contract review & negotiation, assessment and proper communication of legal risks, and working proactively to promote solutions that manage risk and accomplish business objectives. The AGC puts an emphasis on customer-focused solutions and drives operational excellence in the delivery of legal and compliance services. Education: - Serve as primary commercial counsel for assigned business units. - Ensure compliance of assigned business units with WEG policies relating to risk management, contracting, and regulatory requirements. - Partner with internal customers while maintaining an overriding commitment to conformity with Company policies...