Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Location:

Minnetonka, MN, US

Job ID: 55615

Category: Legal

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

This developing attorney position supports the company’s ethics and compliance, international trade, government contracts and employment-law needs under the direction of the VP, Head of Americas Legal and other senior Legal team members. The attorney provides practical legal advice, supports compliance programs and investigations, and advises Human Resources and management on routine employment matters. The role may also assist with other commercial and other Legal matters as assigned. The attorney is expected to build subject-matter expertise, exercise sound judgment within defined responsibilities, and promptly escalate material risks.

What You Will Be Doing

Legal Compliance:

• Support the company’s ethics and compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, communications, certifications, risk assessments, and periodic program reviews.

• Assist with anti-corruption, Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest and other assigned compliance matters.

• Support compliance investigations, document relevant facts, track corrective actions, coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and escalate significant issues.

• Support restricted-party screening, required registrations and filings, compliance records, and responses to internal and external information requests.

• Work with business functions and offices outside the United States to implement consistent compliance requirements.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help update policies, guidance, training, and controls.

• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance programs, controls, processes, communications, and training for assigned compliance areas, including anti-corruption and export controls.

Trade & Government Contract Compliance:

• Provide guidance, advice, and support regarding export and import classification determinations.

• Provide legal research, analysis, advice, and support regarding export/import and government contract compliance matters, and assist with programs, processes, and tools that support business and compliance objectives.

• Support the development and maintenance of business processes, policies, tools, and guidelines related to import, export, customs, sanctions, and government contract compliance in line with corporate policies and legal/regulatory requirements.

• Assist with license/exception determinations for international shipments, Restricted Party Screening, AES filing support, release determinations, denied party screening, and export license compliance.

• Support day-to-day security policies, procedures, processes, and controls related to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), as applicable.

• Support compliance with the FAR/DFARS, EAR, ITAR, U.S. economic sanctions programs and

Employment:

• Support Human Resources and management on routine employment matters, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, leave, investigations, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force, under the guidance of senior Legal team members.

• Draft and review employment agreements, offer documents, separation agreements, releases, policies, notices, and other employment-related materials.

• Support internal workplace investigations and coordinate with outside counsel on employment disputes, agency matters, and litigation.

• Assist with employment-law compliance, manager guidance, and training across the Americas.

• Identify issues requiring specialist or senior-level review and escalate them promptly.

Must have for this role:

• Juris Doctorate, equivalent or greater from a program accredited by the American Bar Association

• 2 or more years of applicable legal experience involving corporate compliance, government contracts, employment law, international trade compliance, or related compliance areas.

• Admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. State

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with business and legal stakeholders

• Working knoweldge of corporate compliance principles and famillarity with one or more of the following areas: anti-corruption, codes of conduct, international trade compliance, government contracts, or related regulatory requirements.

• Exposure to compliance program support, business process documentation, training materials, and legal/compliance process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to research, analyze, advise on, summarize, and communicate legal and compliance matters clearly to internal stakeholders and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of general commercial terms in purchase and sale agreements.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Sales teams or business stakeholders in collaboration with senior legal team members.

• Prior law firm experience supporting corporate, regulatory, compliance, government contracts, international trade, or commercial matters

• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: economic sanctions, export and imports classifications and documentation, FAR/DFARS, or CFIUS

• Experience working in a complex and sophisticated international business environment.

Travel required: 10% of the time

To perform this job successfully , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP

Travel Required - 10% of the time

We believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program that goes beyond the basics and supports our People First strategy. When you join Stratasys, you’ll gain access to benefits and perks that will support you and your family both inside and outside of work.

For this position, the typical annual starting $100,000-$125,000 base salary with additional annual bonus incentives.This range will represent a good faith estimate for this position. Individual base pay will depend on skills, qualifications, geographical location, and/or experience.

What you will be part of:

• Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/

• Our Culture and Values - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/

• Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/

• Our Locations - https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/

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