Associate General Counsel

Riverside, CA
Full Time
Experienced


ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
Hybrid Position
Pay depending on experience: 180K - 200K

Luxfer Holdings PLC
Luxfer Holdings PLC (“Luxfer”) is a global industrial company comprised of several business units that operate worldwide. Luxfer operations include innovating niche applications in materials engineering. Using its broad array of proprietary technologies, Luxfer focuses on value creation, customer satisfaction, and demanding applications where technical know-how and manufacturing expertise combine to deliver a superior product. Luxfer’s high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices are used in defense and emergency response, clean energy, healthcare, transportation, and specialty industrial applications. As one of Luxfer’s core values, the personal development of our employees is at the heart of what we do. Our culture thrives on innovation, and we are seeking achievers, leaders and visionaries to revolutionize our business. Luxfer provides an environment that allows for growth, relationship building and opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to learn more about us at www.luxfer.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
Luxfer is seeking a full-time Associate General Counsel to join the Legal Department at our corporate office located in Riverside, California. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Riverside, California. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will serve as a senior legal advisor to the Company and its worldwide subsidiaries, providing strategic, business-oriented legal counsel across a broad range of legal, operational, and corporate matters. The Associate General Counsel will partner closely with executive leadership and business leaders to identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks while supporting the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives. The Associate General Counsel will have primary responsibility for significant legal matters affecting the Company, including labor and employment, litigation management, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, corporate governance, and other complex corporate legal matters. This role will also assist the General Counsel in developing and implementing legal strategies, compliance initiatives, risk management programs, and legal department priorities. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and collaborative attorney with strong business acumen who exercises sound judgment, effectively balances legal risk with business objectives, and thrives in a fast-paced, global business environment. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to executive leadership and will make a significant impact across the organization through responsive, practical, and solutions-oriented legal guidance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, without limitation):
  • Labor and Employment Support
    • Serve as the Company's primary legal advisor on labor and employment matters, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership, Human Resources and management regarding complex employment-related issues.
    • Review and draft employment-related agreements, policies, procedures, handbooks and training materials.
    • Assist with labor relations matters and responses to administrative agency charges, audits and investigations.
    • Conduct and oversee internal workplace investigations.
    • Advise management regarding employee discipline, separations, leaves of absence, accommodations and performance management.
    • Support employment-related litigation, demand letters and administrative proceedings.
    • Monitor legal developments and provide guidance regarding emerging employment law requirements.
    • Oversee the Company’s workers’ compensation program.
    • Partner with senior leadership on workforce strategy, organizational restructurings, reductions in force, executive employment matters and enterprise-wide employment risk management initiatives.
  • Litigation and Dispute Management
    • Manage the Company's litigation and dispute resolution strategy, including oversight of material litigation, arbitration, government investigations and significant pre-litigation disputes.
    • Partner with and oversee outside counsel to develop case strategy, manage budgets and ensure effective representation.
    • Develop and execute litigation strategies in partnership with the General Counsel and business leadership, including evaluation of legal exposure, settlement strategy, financial reserves and business impact.
    • Support internal investigations and preservation efforts.
    • Evaluate legal risks, settlement opportunities and dispute resolution strategies.
    • Maintain legal reporting and litigation tracking processes.
  • Commercial Contracting
    • Negotiate, draft and strategically review complex commercial transactions and agreements, including supply, distribution, technology, intellectual property and strategic business arrangements.
    • Advise executive leadership regarding significant commercial risks, contractual strategy and enterprise-wide contracting initiatives
    • Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, risk allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
    • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and approval processes.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Support
    • Assist the General Counsel in the development and oversight of the Company's ethics, compliance and risk management programs.
    • Lead cross-functional compliance initiatives and provide guidance regarding legal, regulatory and governance requirements affecting global operations.
    • Advise business units on compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry requirements.
    • Support internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments and regulatory inquiries.
    • Assist with policy development and maintenance, compliance training and corporate governance initiatives.
    • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting Company operations and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Intellectual Property and Confidentiality Program Support
    • Manage legal strategy related to intellectual property protection, portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and risk mitigation.
    • Support the Company's confidentiality, trade secret protection and information governance programs.
    • Support the Company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets.
    • Coordinate with outside intellectual property counsel regarding filings, maintenance, enforcement and portfolio management activities.
    • Assist with intellectual property licensing, protection and infringement matters.
    • Support employee invention, confidentiality and intellectual property assignment programs.
    • Provide guidance regarding intellectual property ownership, protection and risk mitigation.
  • Corporate Governance and Strategic Transactions
    • Assist the General Counsel in advising regarding corporate governance matters.
    • Lead and/or support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, integration activities and other strategic transactions.
    • Act as a key legal advisor on strategic business initiatives, organizational matters and enterprise risk management activities.
  • Legal Department Leadership
    • Assist the General Counsel in directing outside counsel relationships, including selection, budgeting, performance management and legal spend oversight.
    • Provide mentorship, guidance and training to legal department personnel and business stakeholders.
    • Develop and implement legal department processes, policies, technology solutions and best practices to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • General Matters
    • Participate in special projects and perform other legal duties as assigned.
    • Manage various legal projects to successful completion, including managing multiple ongoing projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
    • Handle confidential information with the highest degree of care.
    • Work in tandem with various departments to support special projects as needed.
    • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial in-house and/or law firm experience.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders.
  • Significant experience managing employment matters, litigation, commercial transactions, compliance programs, and other complex corporate legal issues.
  • Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, actionable legal advice to executive leadership.
  • Experience supporting strategic transactions, corporate governance matters, and enterprise risk management initiatives strongly preferred.
  • Manufacturing, industrial, and/or multinational experience strongly preferred.

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental (start on the 1st day of the following month after being hired)
  • 401k with Company match of up to 6%
  • Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Accrual
  • Pay: 180K – 200K annually, depending on experience

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to start date.

At Luxfer Gas Cylinders, our success is built on our values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork. We are looking for individuals who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact every day.
Luxfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
Pursuant to the California Privacy Rights Act, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information we collect and how it’s used. Please visit the site below to access our California Privacy Rights Act Policy for candidates and employees.
https://www.luxfercylinders.com/support-item/california-privacy-notice-to-applicants/

 
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