Director, Corporate Counsel- Contracts

Job description

Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Director, Corporate Counsel will be responsible for navigating legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment, supporting 45+ business units worldwide.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft and negotiate both (i) ordinary course and (ii) large-scale commercial contracts including supply, procurement, channel partner, joint development, licensing, professional services, non-disclosure, and consignment / Kanban and settlement agreements. Utilize knowledge of Articles 2 and 9 of the UCC, working with counsel in other jurisdictions to manage the interplay of foreign laws with U.S. law, and the remedies available in court systems and arbitration panels.

Manage and resolve disputes related to commercial matters, working with the business units and internal and outside counsel, as appropriate. Work with other AMETEK attorneys to oversee compliance with AMETEK’s global sell-side commercial contracting process and policy. Conduct training and educational sessions with business units on AMETEK’s commercial requirements and positions. Develop working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and similar privacy requirements.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

JD degree and bar admission required. Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail. Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives. Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position may supervise others and may be responsible for the performance management, hiring, development and coaching of employees.

TRAVEL

10% of time