Counsel Law and Compliance

As Counsel you will be responsible for representing the organization and handling various legal matters, including complex matters, and leading projects and negotiations with specialized knowledge in one or more legal practice areas, including business litigation, commercial law and sales, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, securities and financing, etc. You will be responsible for providing strategic counsel, advice, and legal services to management regarding business activities, transactions, projects and negotiations. You may supervise and provide guidance to associate counsel.Responsibilities:Responsible for handling and leading a variety of legal matters, including complex legal matters, and projects with specialized knowledge in various practice areas. Responsible for leading project teams and cross-functional groups on a wide range of legal and compliance matters.Collaborates with business leaders and cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate commercial risks and support corporate strategies and business objectives.Expertise in relevant legal practice areas and provides counsel related to those areas to business clients.Provides practical and actionable advice to management on legal matters, including developments and changes in laws and regulations, and develops policies and ensures compliance in those areas.Negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal documents and agreements to accomplish business objectives and serves as a legal advocate for the company with external constituents.Excellent academic credentials required.5 years required of significant experience in a law firm, preferably a national or major regional firm, or in-house department, preferably for a large corporation. 5 years of experience required as an attorney with subject matter expertise in relevant practice areas5 years of experience required of complex legal document drafting, review, and negotiations.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting complex legal contracts and documents.Good business acumen, provides creative and practical solutions to problems.Self-starter, highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, and manages multiple projects and competing priorities with willingness to get their hands dirty (e.g., Excellent legal research skillsTechnologically proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.#however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​
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Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.​
Wesco International, Inc., Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.