Associate Legal Counsel

Title: Associate Legal Counsel

Reports to: Chief Legal Counsel

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

LG Energy Solution (LGES) is a global leader of lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

LGES is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join its North America Business Division that provides support services to all sales/manufacturing subsidiaries and joint ventures in the North America Region.

Summary:

This role is responsible for providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, resolving legal disputes, managing compliance system. Associate General Counsel will work closely with the business teams to ensure that all legal matters are handled in a timely, efficient and appropriate manner. This individual will report to the Head of Legal/Compliance of North America Region.

Responsibilities:

• Advice and counsel in a variety of legal and compliance topics.
• Provide legal and compliance training to everyone in the organization.
• Review company policies and practices on a regular basis to ensure that all are in compliance.
• Provide oversight, direction and maintenance of compliance program.
• Conduct risk assessments and general reports for compliance meetings
• Prepare for the possibility of audits and investigations by developing strategies, maintaining records and designing procedures.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating company contracts and other legal documents
• Generate accurate work product quickly as requested.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited law school or equivalent, relevant experience
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona preferred but not required
• Experience with and exposure to corporate compliance, labor & employment issues, and safety & environmental issues
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, research and writing skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent business and legal judgment, as well as a superior ability to assess risk and determine priorities based on that risk assessment and the needs of the business
• Effectively organize and manage independent caseloads presenting multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

• At least 3+ years of Legal experience
• Law firm or global in-house counsel legal department work experience preferred

Benefits Overview:

• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
• Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company.
• 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match.

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO