Superior Uniform Group Saint Petersburg , FL 33701
Posted 2 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY
A dynamic and growing organization that offers the stability of a 100+-year old publicly traded company, Superior Group of Companies (SGC) is a collection of complementary business divisions serving one core purpose: helping companies unlock the power in their brands. SGC seeks an experienced, motivated attorney to join its growing organization. This role supports the General Counsel mitigate risks and helps the business increase revenue and profitability by providing sound legal advice.
Advising many levels of the organization across all of its divisions, this position will challenge you to strike a balance between effective risk management and developing creative solutions that support the company's broader business initiatives. You will be expected to provide guidance across many areas of law and to willingly learn new areas of the law.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a strategic business partner, proactive counselor and business advisor by providing legal requirements and risk-balanced (business and operational) paths in support of business goals
Provides legal advice to various internal stakeholders at corporate and each division (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Licensing, other)
Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements of varying complexity
Handles special projects
Advises on employment and labor matters, which includes conducting investigations as needed
Advises on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the company and its subsidiaries
Oversees international legal affairs
Assists with M&A transactions
Oversee litigation and related matters
Create and implement company policies and procedures
Advise on intellectual property matters
Advise on securities law and corporate governance matters
Conducts legal research as needed
Manages outside counsel relationships
Assists with legal operations implementations
May manage in-house attorneys, non-legal professionals, and interns as assigned by the general counsel
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
15+ years of relevant experience as a licensed practicing attorney, preferably through a mix of in-house and large law firm experience
Admission and membership in good standing to the Florida bar or another U.S. state bar with the ability to be Authorized House Counsel in Florida
Extensive general experience in a broad variety of legal areas
COMPETENCIES
Accepting Applications in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Superior Uniform Group