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Job title:                                 Supervising Counsel – Commercial and Real Estate Transactions

Department/Division:        Global Legal/BCR

Salary Range                        $176,630 - $228,581

Location:                                Ada, MI (Hybrid)

*Note: This position is a hybrid remote/office role, and you must be able to report in person to Ada on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as part of our collaboration days, with Monday and Friday optionally in the office or working from home*

 

 

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Supervising Counsel for our Commercial and Real Estate Transactions team in the Global Legal/BCR Division.  You will act as the primary legal liaison for Access Business Group and all corporate services functions in Alticor Inc., as well as all Global Procurement and Regional Procurement teams around the globe for all of their commercial transactions and real estate contracting needs.  As lead commercial and real estate transactions counsel, you will develop and provide extensive counseling and negotiation assistance on global and regional transactional projects about the sourcing of raw materials, packaging, components, finished goods, and services, as well as purchases, sales, or leasing of real estate and licensing of technology and software.  This position requires a strong foundation in all aspects of business and commercial law and experience in real estate and supply chain transactions. 

 

As supervising counsel, you will oversee and develop two in-house attorneys and a paralegal and manage outside counsel, as they also work on a highly diverse spectrum of commercial transactions.  You will be expected to ensure the integration of commercial transactional legal strategies with business plans and Legal Division and Management priorities. You will also assist with developing and managing a practice area budget and help establish and implement operational objectives, policies, and procedures for the commercial and real estate transactions work.

 

This position currently reports to the Vice President – Deputy General Counsel.  

 

Required qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate Degree and admitted to practice in any state of the U.S.
  • Minimum 8 - 10 years experience in commercial transactions or related areas
  • Experience leading projects and people  

 

Skills to be successful in the role:

  • Ability to develop and advocate legal risk and risk mitigation strategies through strong written and verbal communication at all organizational levels.
  • Strong internal and external collaboration.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and business needs.
  • At the supervisor level, the ability to manage budget and outside counsel spending and the proven ability to develop and manage staff performance.
  • Ability to identify and manage issues across cultures and affiliate legal environments.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong business acumen

 

What’s special about this team:

The Commercial Transactions team is a hardworking team engaged in a high volume, fast-paced practice area, processing more than 3000 discrete domestic and international transactions annually.  This team works heavily with cross-functional partners from all geographic and functional areas.  You will have comprehensive exposure to all Legal Division practice areas, all corporate functional areas, multiple international affiliates, and executives at the organization's highest levels, which will be stimulating and can offer a platform for growth.

 

 

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

 

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Amway’s exceptional compensation and benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) contribution schedule
  • Yearly Bonus potential
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness Center and access to digital Wellness tools
  • Discounts on Amway products

Amway is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Amway is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Amway is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each employee’s individual uniqueness is valued, creating a culture of belongingness. Amway also proudly hires veterans of our Armed Forces.

For additional information, check us out at www.linkedin.com/company/amway and www.amwayglobal.com.


Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Procurement, Law, Supply, Operations, Legal

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