Senior Corporate Contracts Counsel - Chicago, IL, United States - Dyson

Description

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood.

We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.

The Americas Legal team supports business stakeholders across North and South America on a wide range of subject matters, including employment, commercial, advertising and product liability.

We are seeking an exceptional, collaborative, and enthusiastic junior attorney to provide a wide range of transactional and legal support to Dyson's fast-growing business.

As Corporate Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel, partner with various Dyson departments (including Human Resources, Sales, and B2B,) and support the Senior Employment Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel to provide a wide breath of legal services.

Ideal candidates for this role will have in-house or law firm experience supporting US and international employment matters and commercial transactions, preferred MX and LATAM practice.

Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including retailer, supplier, and vendor agreements.
Ensure awareness and compliance with federal, state and local laws throughout the Americas Region.
Support all formal and informal employment and commercial challenges and related litigation.
Proactively identify arising risk areas and work with the business to develop risk mitigation solutions.

Develop expertise to provide expert and pragmatic advice on a wide range of legal issues, including risk/benefit analysis to support business action.

Assist on a variety of employment law matters.
Develop and deliver necessary legal training to the business.
Support the continuous improvement and updating of form agreements, legal processes and compliance practices.
Manage external counsel where appropriate, ensuring compliance with Dyson's cost management processes.
Be a team player that is always ready to jump in and help on almost any issue.

3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house required – a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.

~ Good awareness of the role of Legal in business decisions and the ability to actively contribute in the taking of those decisions.
~ An ability to work successfully with a minimum level of supervision in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
~ High degree of organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects when necessary.
~ Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.
~ At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter.
Financial Benefits
~Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Employee Assistance Program
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

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