Production Legal Counsel

Job Title Associate Legal Counsel

Career area Legal

Department Legal North America

Job Type Permanent

Overview Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and approximately 20,000 employees. Through our local expertise, global network, and R&D capabilities, we offer standards profiles and advanced development/manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has focused on a safe and good workplace for our people across more than 140 locations.

What we offer you Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Job Summary The Associate Legal Counsel provides legal support to Hydro across a range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters under the supervision of more senior attorneys. This role is designed for a developing lawyer who is building subject matter expertise and gaining experience in advising the business. The Associate Legal Counsel will work closely with senior counsel to support legal projects, commercial contracting, risk mitigation, and business operations, while learning the company’s priorities and evolving their legal judgment. The role is a member of the Group Legal Department and reports directly to the Vice President & Head of Legal - North America.

What you will be doing Provide proactive, pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters with oversight from more senior attorneys.

Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including supply, distribution, licensing, procurement, and technology agreements, under the direction of more senior attorneys.

Advise on compliance, corporate governance, and risk management initiatives; develop and implement legal policies, playbooks, and training.

Support M&A transactions under the supervision of more senior counsel, including due diligence, deal structuring, agreements and post-merger integration.

Support significant litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations, working closely with outside counsel and more senior internal counsel.

Draft documents and communicate with clarity and precision.

Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Legal Counsel; Lead or co-lead strategic legal projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the legal department.

Serve as a legal resource to internal stakeholders to understand and support their needs and priorities.

Stay abreast of legal and industry developments, proactively identifying risks and opportunities for the business.

Have a good understanding of Hydro’s business and priorities, with strong business acumen focused on commercial issues in the aluminum industry.

Represent the company in dealings with regulators, partners, and external counsel as delegated.

Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and inclusion within the legal team and broader organization.

S. law school

License to practice law in the state of Illinois

At least 3 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house exposure, covering a variety of legal subject areas

Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts

Proven ability to provide sound legal advice on a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and other legal matters

Experience managing outside counsel

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills/Qualifications Strong understanding of core principles in contract and corporate law and compliance

Some familiarity with employment law, data privacy regulations, and intellectual property

Working knowledge of legal risk management and corporate governance practices

Awareness of industry-specific legal and regulatory frameworks

Understanding of litigation processes and dispute resolution strategies

Effective verbal and written communication for legal and non-legal audiences, including training

Project management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Note: 5-10% travel to North American plant locations; international travel to one Group Legal Department meeting per year.

Travel may be required; Equal opportunities Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on qualifications and work requirements without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected category. Application & accommodations As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments. If you need an accommodation to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.