Associate General Counsel Legal - Smiths Detection - Edgewood

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE
100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

This Associate General Counsel position will support our U.S. Commercial, State/Local Government and International business, as part of America’s legal team, and will report directly to the General Counsel in the U.S. This role, as part of a small legal team in the U.S., will advise our various geographic business units on a broad range of government and commercial contracts matters in a fast-paced and collegial atmosphere.

The successful candidate will join a team of professional contracts managers as well other in-house, U.S.

-based attorneys and trade compliance professionals. Strong emphasis is placed on a candidate with a hands-on style who seeks to handle most legal issues in-house in collaboration

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Provide legal advice on and lead contract negotiations with state and local government, commercial and international clients, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating large complex contracts and related subcontracts, teaming agreements, and software licenses
• Assist internal clients in developing negotiation and risk mitigation strategies as part of proposal preparation, contract execution and performance
• Advise on various teaming and partner relationships as well as on issues involving (1) due diligence for reviews in connection with distributors, agents, similar channel partners, suppliers and subcontractors and (2) contract compliance
• Providing support in interpretation of complex contract provisions throughout the life cycle of a contract/programli>
• Maintain close working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders
• Work closely with other legal team members in connection with dispute resolution and litigation-oriented matters
• Develop, provide training on and assist in implementation of processes and policies

Education Requirements

Required:

Juris Doctor from a leading and ABA accredited law school and a member of at least one State Bar

Preferred:

Practicing at a reputable national law firm and/or in-house required

Years of

Experience:

8-10+ years of experience

Education Level: Juris Doctor

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,…