Corporate Counsel

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Corporate Counsel is an integral part of Pyrotek’s in-house corporate law team. The person in this position will support the legal needs of Pyrotek’s global operations by researching, drafting, negotiating, analyzing, training and advising on a variety of commercial and corporate legal matters.  The Corporate Counsel will also liaise with team members globally to ensure compliance with legal requirements and Pyrotek policies and procedures. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills/Credibility. Ability to positively interact, and work collaboratively with, a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.  High ethical standards and values, including personal integrity and honesty.  Ability to apply common sense to a variety of situations.

Change Agent/Strategic.  Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions.  Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic objectives. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative, practical solutions to complex business/legal challenges, while taking into account strategic implications.

Demonstrated Leadership Skills.  Builds a culture of tolerance, acceptance and civility by setting an example to team members.  Promotes attitudes, conditions and environments that guide Pyrotek toward excellence and acting with integrity and ethics.  Thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Customer Service.  Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage several high-priority projects for a variety of business units.  Relationship and results-oriented.  Delivers prompt, high-quality work product to all levels of the organization. 

Communication Skills.  Excellent oral and written communication.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and solicit clarification.    Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.   

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

Legal.  Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to review documentation and other available evidence to advise on solutions and a way forward.  Good business awareness, including the ability to understand business principles and ethics and balance risk against legal requirements and business objectives.  Excellent research skills, both legal and other. 

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Displays willingness to make decisions and work independently, without significant direction, and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Ability to manage implementation of complex, long-term initiatives. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.  Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Conserves organizational resources.  Aligns work with strategic goals.  Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Professional Investment.  Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development and life-long learning.  Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives.  Demonstrated passion for developing others.

Flexibility.  Exhibit flexibility in work schedule and perform beyond a normal workday/workweek as needed to achieve objectives. 

Travel.  Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and globally.  Valid driver’s license and US Passport required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a practicing attorney, preferably as an in-house counsel or in a law firm.  Member in good standing of a recognized U.S. State Bar Association (Washington state a plus).  Legal experience working in a global corporate environment a plus.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice and counseling on matters relating to:
  Commercial Contracts
  Mergers & Acquisitions
  Real Estate Transactions
  Intellectual Property
  Employment Issues
  Corporate Governance
   
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including those related to sales terms and conditions, supply, confidentiality, acquisitions, intellectual property, technology and licensing, and other miscellaneous corporate and commercial arrangements.
• Maintain, improve upon and provide training and counsel to internal clients about the use of templates, internal policies and best practices for a variety of issues and general risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain thoughtful, qualitative, long-term working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Influence for good and challenge team members in support of the achievement of business and legal strategies.  Manage relationships with external legal advisors, as appropriate.
• Effectively liaise with team members globally to ensure compliance with legal requirements and Pyrotek policies and procedures.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of new and revised rules, laws and relevant practice issues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.  Provide timely updates and present proposals to the General Counsel on related changes, concerns and process improvements.
• Positively contribute to the overall legal team conversation, goals and initiatives.  Proactively participate in projects that support our overall effort to build a world-class organization. 
• Fully support the Pyrotek’s compliance program.   Respond appropriately to requests for information, and provide assistance to ensure timely investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action.  
• Foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide team members toward excellence while acting with integrity and ethics aligned with Pyrotek core values. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.  Ability to travel domestically and globally by land or air up to 10%

Working Environment
Generally, work in an office environment with limited travel domestically and globally.    

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