Managing Counsel

Experience required : 10-12 years

Job Summary:

Performs routine legal work. Addresses legal questions and projects under the supervision of others.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs limited routine legal work Addresses legal questions and projects or assists a more experienced attorney for a portion of their work in more complex legal questions and projects Conducts limited independent research Performs limited document and contract reviews regarding specific project application Works with more experienced lawyers to begin understanding the application of legal analysis Builds professional experience and learns the practical aspects of applied law, as well as the functions of the business Demonstrates some specialization proficiency in an area of law, specialty, function, or geographic region

Competencies:

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Legal Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge in substantive legal specialty and general knowledge of legal issues affecting the manufacturing industry.