Legal Counsel - Buffalo, NY

Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, a Division of Bureau Veritas, is a world leader in the testing, inspection and certification industry for the consumer, electrical, wireless and automotive markets. The company is a trusted brand made of talented men and women worldwide. To reach our ambition, attracting new talents and developing our people are key success factors. Bureau Veritas welcomes around 10,000 people every year for a range of technical, managerial and support positions all over the world. Bureau Veritas aims to recruit, develop and retain the best people by offering rewarding jobs and opportunities to grow professionally.

Scope & Objective of Position

Assist the General Counsel and Risk Management team with legal, risk management, and compliance matters for assigned regions.

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including professional service agreements, subcontracts, memorandums of understanding, and confidentiality agreements, along with ancillary legal documents;

• Assist in developing standardized contract templates and policies designed to efficiently support internal clients and business operations;

• Support litigated and non-litigated claims matters, including investigation and development of strategy and position;

• Support corporate governance matters, including drafting corporate resolutions and maintaining corporate books and records for Bureau Veritas subsidiary entities;

• Provide high caliber, proactive legal and risk management advice to senior managers and employees with respect to a range of legal and risk management issues affecting the business;

• Advise and strategize on intellectual property and general corporate matters, as well assist on mergers and acquisitions;

• Assist in the development of legal, compliance and operational policies and guidance documents;

• Appropriately manage a heavy workflow, setting priorities with internal clients and delivering results within agreed timelines;

• Demonstrate an ability to think creatively and devise practical, business-oriented solutions and alternatives designed to mitigate risk and maximize business opportunities; and

• Exercise mature and reliable judgment while functioning in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively in a global environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must exhibit excellent judgment and strategic thinking, providing practical, proactive solutions designed to meet legal and regulatory requirements while balancing business needs;

• Outstanding verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations;

• Must be a proactive, independent thinker with strong organizational skills and experience and knowledge of the laws in the above areas, with international experience a plus;

• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively across multiple functions, organizations, and with a diverse group of colleagues and management in a multi-national, global company;

• Must be flexible, personable and enjoy a dynamic corporate culture;

• Fluency in another language (preferably French, Spanish, German or Italian) is a plus, but not mandatory.

Education/Years of work experience needed

• Hold a Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized and accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in NYS or other state in the U.S.;
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department.

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).