Legal Counsel - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Legal Counsel - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)Hubbell is hiring an Associate Counsel to join our team in Shelton, CT (Hybrid)! This is a unique opportunity for a business-minded attorney who enjoys partnering directly with leaders across the organization, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and providing practical legal guidance that helps drive business growth. In this role, you'll work on a wide range of commercial matters, collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence key business decisions, and support innovative initiatives across our Hubbell Electrical Solutions segment.A Day In The LifeServe as legal advisor to business clients on a variety of commercial issues.Practice superior legal judgment and communicate clearly to all stakeholders.Provide advice on a variety of commercial legal matters.Support the initiatives of the HES and Enterprise legal department.Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department to facilitate the deployment and adoption of Hubbell's enterprise contract lifecycle management system and ensure compliance with Hubbell policies throughout the organization.Identify opportunities for and offer training to business clients on various legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.What will help you thrive in this role?Law degree from an accredited US law school and membership in good standing in one state bar is required.At least 3-5 years of relevant commercial law experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department.Substantive experience in commercial business agreements, including sales agreements; intellectual property related considerations including licensing, IP ownership and risk allocation; independently managing and directing cross-border projects.Minimum 2 years of direct experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to effectively explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers and cross-functional stakeholders.Excellent business sense and legal judgment with the ability to identify and escalate matters that require urgent attention.Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership and other stakeholders and remain adaptable in a changing business environment.Ability to work autonomously, issue spot and provide incisive, practical and business-focused advice and counsel.Highly collaborative and team oriented, and willing to take on challenging tasks or responsibilities.Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a mindset that processes can always be improved.High integrity and professionalism, strong sense of ownership, and eagerness to learn.Preferred experience working in-house for a large company, or demonstrated experience working directly with in-house attorneys on commercial issues.Join a company where your legal expertise can make a meaningful impact every day.