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General Counsel
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Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, 60063, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Justrite
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Management
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.
The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:
The General Counsel at the Justrite Safety Group will provide legal advice to management of JSG with respect to all aspects of business law covering the full range of the company’s global business, including drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, advise on labor matters, manage third party legal vendors, manage global legal entities, manage leases, oversee intellectual property, participate, and advise in mergers and acquisitions, manage litigation, and related activities.
In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.
About the Team
At Justrite, our Legal Team plays a critical role in protecting the business and enabling growth. We partner closely with leaders across the company to ensure compliance, manage risk, and provide practical, business-focused guidance. From contracts and corporate governance to regulatory matters and intellectual property, the Legal Team is dedicated to safeguarding Justrite’s interests while supporting innovation and operational excellence. Our team is known for being proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative—always working to balance legal requirements with strategic business goals.
By combining deep expertise with a practical approach, the Legal Team helps Justrite operate with integrity, navigate complex challenges, and build a foundation for long-term success.
What You’ll Do at Justrite
The key responsibilities are for the legal concerns of the global company, including management of outside counsel, advising senior management regarding how the law may affect current and proposed business decisions, and handling, or supervising the handling of, all litigation, with the aim of minimizing the expense of outside counsel.
• With the appropriate input from the company’s CEO and CFO, determining when outside counsel is needed to represent the company, select that counsel, negotiate the terms of the engagement, and supervise their representation.
• Review contracts and advise the company regarding the obligations, rights and risks of such.
• Provide risk mitigation and improve terms and conditions for purchase orders (sales and sourcing), e-commerce sales and a wide range of contracts.
• Evaluate the company’s position in contract disputes and assist in developing approach to resolving these disputes; occasionally assist in negotiating resolution and/or settlement.
• Oversee the review and management of real estate holdings, ensuring optimal property utilization and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage an in-house compliance program emphasizing trade compliance, import/export regulations, and FCPA adherence.
• Supervise and mentor paralegal, improving team efficiency and the delivery of legal support.
• Manage corporate entity governance, including registrations, renewals, resolutions, and director/officer appointments, to ensure full compliance with corporate obligations.
• Oversee the renewal and management of the company’s third-party insurance service providers and policies.
• Manage the company’s intellectual property consisting of U.S. and foreign trademarks and patents and manage the process for application reviews and renewals with various…
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