Associate Legal Counsel

Hydro  Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Summary: Hydro Extrusion North America is seeking an  attorney to join our high-performing in-house Legal team based in Rosemont, IL.  This junior, entry level full-time position will report directly to the Vice President & Head of Legal - North America (General Counsel). Although the attorney will initially work under close supervision of the Head of Legal and other attorneys on the team, the attorney will be expected to work more independently over time.   

Job Location: Rosemont, IL

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum requirement of Juris Doctorate from a fully accredited U.S. law school with an overall grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0 (or the equivalent).
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a practicing attorney. 
• Must be (or will become) licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate will have stellar contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills, will be a highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter, and will be able to work efficiently and effectively under deadline pressures. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required, as are the abilities to proactively manage multiple projects, and to take initiative and apply practical common sense solutions, all in a fast-paced environment that may require quick response times.
• Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are desirable, along with the desire and ability to learn and grow.  
• Prior in-house legal department experience is preferred, particularly in areas such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, compliance, data privacy, and/or employment law.
• MS Office skills are desirable.  

Job Responsibilities:

The position is expected to work on a variety of legal matters.  Potential matters include the following:

• Partner with internal clients and Legal team colleagues to respond to requests for assistance on a wide range of legal issues.
• Assist with employment-related matters including proactive training, providing legal advice, responding to EEOC Charges, and working with outside counsel on workers’ compensation and other claims.
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives, including validating implementation of corrective actions, delivering training, and executing other strategic initiatives. 
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad variety of contracts dealing with our customers and suppliers including non-disclosure agreements, supply agreements, energy agreements, data privacy agreements, stocking/consignment agreements, sales representative agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Gather and prepare information necessary to resolve disputes, develop legal arguments, draft demand letters, handle subpoenas, and work with outside counsel and/or in-house colleagues to handle more complex litigation matters.
• 10-20% travel to North American plant locations, with international travel to one global Legal team meeting per year.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

 Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.   

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