Sr. Corporate Counsel

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Sr. Corporate Counsel to join Atkore's Legal Department, supporting various corporate functions. Reporting to the VP, General Counsel & Secretary, this role requires expertise in areas such as Securities, Commercial Litigation, Privacy, Intellectual Property, or Labor & Employment. The Sr. Corporate Counsel will also develop skills in human resources, IT contracting, third-party risk management, real property management, logistics, product liability, acquisitions, and other business-related legal matters. This position is intended to take advantage of existing expertise and develop more generalist capabilities to include a broad set of in-house experiences within a manufacturing company. Of course, the candidate will need to work with the entire Legal Department team in a cooperative, constructive, and helpful manner.

What you'll do:

• Counseling and advising leadership and employees on the legal aspects of activities within a wide range of issues related to the company's business operations (i.e., contracts, acquisitions, divestitures, protection and disposal of real and personal property, employment matters, labor matters, third party relations/terminations, export-import, FCPA, product and warranty disputes, compliance, EH&S, marketing materials, and communications).
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including product sales, lease and distribution agreements, supply agreements, agency and consulting agreements, licensing arrangements, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Partnering with Human Resources, Business Development, Marketing, and other corporate functions on a wide variety of legal issues, best practices, and compliance.
• Drafting and implementing company-wide policies, initiatives, procedures and trainings.
• Assisting the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Finance staff in preparation and filing of various regulatory matters, including SEC and NYSE compliance.
• Preparing board resolutions and maintaining official corporate records for subsidiary Boards of Directors.
• Recommending, retaining, and managing outside counsel, as required, to obtain legal opinions or handle claims and ligation.

What you'll bring:

• J.D. required and license to practice law in appropriate state(s) and jurisdiction(s) - must be licensed in the state of Illinois.
• At least 7 years of practice in a corporate or large law firm setting.
• Expertise in one of the following is strongly preferred: Federal Securities, Antitrust or other Complex Commercial Litigation, Privacy, Intellectual Property, or Labor & Employment.
• Must exhibit good judgment and be able to make complex, ethical decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and business units, including the ability to interact effectively directly with the Company's senior leadership, proposing creative, pragmatic assessments, and solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to analyze corporate contracts, lease agreements, risk management issues, and properly protect the corporation's interest.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen, negotiations skills, and a sense of urgency.
• All Atkore team members must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your role, the Legal organization, and the business unit you support.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Become the key contact for all legal matters related to your corporate functions.
• Have forged relationships and an understanding of the leaders and objectives within your corporate partners.
• Attend meetings with leadership to provide legal insight across key areas of the business.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Forged robust partnerships with other legal counsel colleagues.
• Have a solid understanding of the business, our market space, products and services.
• Contribute towards strategic priorities of the business.
• Gained a variety of Atkore experience, based on your inclusion and exposure to various matters related to your business unit or the enterprise.

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $152,000 - $209,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.