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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Filbin.

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year.

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A bit about us

We are a fast-growing, global manufacturing and clean technology organization establishing a major U.S. production facility. Backed by a well-capitalized international parent, this operation is scaling rapidly and will play a critical role in long-term North American growth. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and serve as the foundational legal leader for a high-impact manufacturing site. You will work closely with plant leadership, HR, and corporate stakeholders while helping shape the legal framework that supports growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

Why join us

• Foundational hire for a rapidly scaling US manufacturing platform backed by a global parent
• Major US expansion underway with significant long term investment and job creation
• Early stage growth environment where decisions made now shape the future organization
• Strong executive visibility and direct partnership with plant and corporate leadership
• Opportunity to build legal infrastructure from the ground up as the business scales
• Operates in a high growth clean technology sector with long term demand tailwinds
• Global footprint with cross border exposure and increasing US strategic importance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all plant level operations
• Advise leadership and HR on labor and employment matters including employee relations, union issues, disputes, investigations, and compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and operational contracts
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and internal policy compliance
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance relevant to manufacturing operations
• Manage audits, investigations, and compliance programs
• Partner with and manage external counsel as needed
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership
• Help establish legal processes and infrastructure for a growing operation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or LL.M. from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in‑house manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong labor and employment law expertise
• Solid background in corporate law and contract management
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance in manufacturing
• Experience advising business leaders in fast‑paced, operational settings
• Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Supporting a new facility launch or rapidly scaling operation
• Experience in multinational or cross‑cultural organizations

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