Corporate Attorney

Corporate Attorney

Location: Adairsville, GA Employment Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Work directly with General Counsel to address legal goals and priorities and evaluate company legal exposure to national and international laws.
• Assist with intellectual property and brand management activities.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of corporate records.
• Monitor and assist with updating company practices based on developments in domestic and international laws.
• Support regulatory compliance involving lithium ion batteries, controllers, motors, charging systems, and vehicle integration.
• Support evaluation of products and equipment for compliance with applicable regulations in the US, Canada, and Europe.
• Research and evaluate mandatory regulations and voluntary standards involving product safety, structural integrity, braking, EMC, stability, labeling, warnings, and functional safety.
• Research regulations involving cybersecurity, vehicle autonomy, service accessibility, and telematics.
• Assist with evaluation plans involving internal business teams and external testing laboratories.
• Research current and emerging worldwide engine standards and coordinate with business units and product development teams.
• Coordinate with engineering departments and regulatory authorities regarding certification of new technologies.
• Prepare regulatory summaries and assist with training for management and staff.
• Assist with dealer terminations and repurchase obligations.
• Assist with export control administration.
• Assist with contracts management.
• Assist with conflict minerals reporting.
• Coordinate assigned projects across relevant business entities.
• Assist with maintenance of policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• 2 to 3 years of experience practicing corporate law in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong business acumen with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the business management side of the legal function.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with applicable product and component regulations and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, SAE, UL, IEC, and ISO.
• Experience with vehicle or equipment powertrains, component specifications, and selection is beneficial.
• Experience working with UL, CSA, Intertek, and FCC is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity based in Adairsville, GA.