Gleason Company
Vice President of General Counsel
Gleason Company, Rochester, New York, United States,
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Rochester, NY, USAThe Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, United States of AmericaJob Description
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00 AMAbout GleasonWith more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in various industries.Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, we invite you to read on and learn more.Why work at Gleason?Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) matchTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFormal and informal Development opportunities.The General Counsel position is responsible for providing practical legal and business advice to the organization’s U.S. operations as well as having an international reach to our colleagues across the globe.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & ComplianceRepresent and support organization’s business objectives via effective advocacy, legal counseling, and legal advice on a wide variety of legal matters.Assure organization’s compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and integrity principles.Protect organization’s intellectual property, reputation, and other assets.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of transactional, policy, training, and other documents to support the international business.Provide global support on business/legal matters – working with local legal representatives when applicable.Provide advice on executive compensation and benefits.Identify, monitor, and track areas of risk, make suggestions for managing risk, and advise management of developments and best practices.Select and manage outside counsel for transactional, regulatory, litigation, and other matters.Ensure Company policies and procedures are compliant with local, state, and federal laws.Provide legal advice, opinions, and support regarding employment and labor law issues.Mergers and AcquisitionsProvide guidance on strategic alliances, merger, and acquisition opportunities.Coordinate and oversee outside legal counsel handling acquisitions.Oversee and actively participate in due diligence reviews.Corporate SecretaryOversee creation and distribution of meeting agendas and Board materials.Attend and prepare minutes of all Board meetings and annual shareholder meetings.Advise the Board by monitoring corporate governance developments.Implement administration of management stock options plans and stockholder correspondence.Ensure compliance with Company by-laws and corporate charters.Education and ExperienceJD from an ABA accredited law school.Minimum of 10 years combined commercial/corporate experience in law firms and in-house law departments.Oversight and/or leadership with corporate compliance programs preferred.Experience managing, or subject matter proficiency, in international trade regulations preferred.Corporate secretary and corporate governance experience preferred.Intellectual property law, employment and benefits law experience preferred.Manufacturing industry experience preferred.Other Skills and CompetenciesAbility to exercise judgment, evaluate and weigh risks, and make practical decisions.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Creativity – strategic and proactive problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.Objectivity and the ability to exercise independence from management.Travel RequirementsThe individual must be willing to travel internationally and represent the company. Travel is estimated to be 10%.In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $240,000 to $360,000, this position offers eligibility for both short-term and long-term incentives.Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline. The salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.OFFICE ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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Rochester, NY, USAThe Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, United States of AmericaJob Description
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00 AMAbout GleasonWith more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in various industries.Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, we invite you to read on and learn more.Why work at Gleason?Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) matchTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFormal and informal Development opportunities.The General Counsel position is responsible for providing practical legal and business advice to the organization’s U.S. operations as well as having an international reach to our colleagues across the globe.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & ComplianceRepresent and support organization’s business objectives via effective advocacy, legal counseling, and legal advice on a wide variety of legal matters.Assure organization’s compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and integrity principles.Protect organization’s intellectual property, reputation, and other assets.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of transactional, policy, training, and other documents to support the international business.Provide global support on business/legal matters – working with local legal representatives when applicable.Provide advice on executive compensation and benefits.Identify, monitor, and track areas of risk, make suggestions for managing risk, and advise management of developments and best practices.Select and manage outside counsel for transactional, regulatory, litigation, and other matters.Ensure Company policies and procedures are compliant with local, state, and federal laws.Provide legal advice, opinions, and support regarding employment and labor law issues.Mergers and AcquisitionsProvide guidance on strategic alliances, merger, and acquisition opportunities.Coordinate and oversee outside legal counsel handling acquisitions.Oversee and actively participate in due diligence reviews.Corporate SecretaryOversee creation and distribution of meeting agendas and Board materials.Attend and prepare minutes of all Board meetings and annual shareholder meetings.Advise the Board by monitoring corporate governance developments.Implement administration of management stock options plans and stockholder correspondence.Ensure compliance with Company by-laws and corporate charters.Education and ExperienceJD from an ABA accredited law school.Minimum of 10 years combined commercial/corporate experience in law firms and in-house law departments.Oversight and/or leadership with corporate compliance programs preferred.Experience managing, or subject matter proficiency, in international trade regulations preferred.Corporate secretary and corporate governance experience preferred.Intellectual property law, employment and benefits law experience preferred.Manufacturing industry experience preferred.Other Skills and CompetenciesAbility to exercise judgment, evaluate and weigh risks, and make practical decisions.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Creativity – strategic and proactive problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.Objectivity and the ability to exercise independence from management.Travel RequirementsThe individual must be willing to travel internationally and represent the company. Travel is estimated to be 10%.In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $240,000 to $360,000, this position offers eligibility for both short-term and long-term incentives.Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline. The salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.OFFICE ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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