Associate General Counsel

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

This Associate General Counsel position will support our U.S. Commercial, State/Local Government and International business, as part of America’s legal team, and will report directly to the General Counsel in the U.S. This role, as part of a small legal team in the U.S., will advise our various geographic business units on a broad range of government and commercial contracts matters in a fast-paced and collegial atmosphere. The successful candidate will join a team of professional contracts managers as well other in-house, U.S.-based attorneys and trade compliance professionals.  Strong emphasis is placed on a candidate with a hands-on style who seeks to handle most legal issues in-house in collaboration

Essential Function

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Provide legal advice on and lead contract negotiations with state and local government, commercial and international clients, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating large complex contracts and related subcontracts, teaming agreements, and software licenses
• Assist internal clients in developing negotiation and risk mitigation strategies as part of proposal preparation, contract execution and performance
• Advise on various teaming and partner relationships as well as on issues involving (1) due diligence for reviews in connection with distributors, agents, similar channel partners, suppliers and subcontractors and (2) contract compliance
• Providing support in interpretation of complex contract provisions throughout the life cycle of a contract/program
• Maintain close working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders
• Work closely with other legal team members in connection with dispute resolution and litigation-oriented matters
• Develop, provide training on and assist in implementation of processes and policies

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Required: Juris Doctor from a leading and ABA accredited law school and a member of at least one State Bar

• Preferred: Practicing at a reputable national law firm and/or in-house required
• Years of Experience: 8-10+ years of experience
• Education Level: Juris Doctor

Additional Information

We Offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $88,000- $201,312/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail stat@smiths.com or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)