Goodwin Recruiting
Vice President General Counsel JN -092025-165713
Goodwin Recruiting, Summit, New Jersey, us, 07902
Overview
Vice President General Counsel JN -092025-165713 Exceptional Opportunity for a Vice President General Counsel with a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization. In this high-impact role, you will lead all legal and compliance functions across international operations, serving as the chief legal advisor to executive leadership. You’ll oversee corporate governance, contracts, risk management, HR compliance, and more, while also managing a small, dedicated HR team. This is a role with cross-border legal strategy, operational compliance, and high-level influence in business decisions, with a flexible hybrid work environment after onboarding. Salary: up to $220k yearly, plus additional benefits. There is no relocation assistance available for this role. General Counsel Qualifications Include
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the U.S. New Jersey Bar Admission is required. 10–15 years of progressive legal experience, with a strong foundation in corporate law and compliance Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including NDAs and commercial agreements Solid knowledge of employment law, ERISA, and benefit plan administration Expertise in regulatory compliance (OSHA, EEO, etc.) Experience advising on international operations and multi-jurisdictional legal matters Familiarity with risk management, insurance procurement, and corporate governance Experience managing HR professionals Litigation management experience and comfort working with outside counsel Exposure to intellectual property and license agreement drafting is a plus General Counsel Responsibilities Include
Leading legal strategy, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts across international operations Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements Managing all litigation matters, including product liability, employment, and environmental cases Overseeing HR as well as employee benefit plans and ensuring full ERISA compliance Developing HR policies, supporting employee relations, and supervising HR staff Determining and managing global insurance coverage, including employee benefits, product liability, and property Supporting special projects such as M&A due diligence, customer bankruptcies, and complex dispute resolution Leading corporate governance initiatives and serving as Corporate Secretary Coordinating with local counsel and regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions Benefits Include
Highly competitive executive salary Hybrid work model after onboarding Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Retirement offerings 401(k) with company contributions High-impact role with international scope and visibility Supportive leadership and a collaborative corporate culture
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Vice President General Counsel JN -092025-165713 Exceptional Opportunity for a Vice President General Counsel with a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization. In this high-impact role, you will lead all legal and compliance functions across international operations, serving as the chief legal advisor to executive leadership. You’ll oversee corporate governance, contracts, risk management, HR compliance, and more, while also managing a small, dedicated HR team. This is a role with cross-border legal strategy, operational compliance, and high-level influence in business decisions, with a flexible hybrid work environment after onboarding. Salary: up to $220k yearly, plus additional benefits. There is no relocation assistance available for this role. General Counsel Qualifications Include
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the U.S. New Jersey Bar Admission is required. 10–15 years of progressive legal experience, with a strong foundation in corporate law and compliance Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including NDAs and commercial agreements Solid knowledge of employment law, ERISA, and benefit plan administration Expertise in regulatory compliance (OSHA, EEO, etc.) Experience advising on international operations and multi-jurisdictional legal matters Familiarity with risk management, insurance procurement, and corporate governance Experience managing HR professionals Litigation management experience and comfort working with outside counsel Exposure to intellectual property and license agreement drafting is a plus General Counsel Responsibilities Include
Leading legal strategy, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts across international operations Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements Managing all litigation matters, including product liability, employment, and environmental cases Overseeing HR as well as employee benefit plans and ensuring full ERISA compliance Developing HR policies, supporting employee relations, and supervising HR staff Determining and managing global insurance coverage, including employee benefits, product liability, and property Supporting special projects such as M&A due diligence, customer bankruptcies, and complex dispute resolution Leading corporate governance initiatives and serving as Corporate Secretary Coordinating with local counsel and regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions Benefits Include
Highly competitive executive salary Hybrid work model after onboarding Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Retirement offerings 401(k) with company contributions High-impact role with international scope and visibility Supportive leadership and a collaborative corporate culture
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