WI3660233

1

Master's Degree

Other

$0.01 + yearly

First Shift (Day)

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: This is a generalist position,
reporting to the Associate General Counsel, with a focus on duties
related to North American operations support and global intellectual
property advice (excluding trademarks). This position will provide
primary support to the following North American teams: Quality, New
Product Development, Logistics, Production Operations, Information
Technology & Data, and Sourcing. This position will also support global
R&D teams with respect to research, advice and risk analysis for
intellectual property matters. Candidates must demonstrate excellent
attention to detail in composing and proofing deliverables, establishing
priorities, and meeting deadlines. Candidates must have a high level of
integrity, interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Manitou
Group\'s global legal team consists of 8 attorneys and 3 support staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with internal customers on process
development, guidelines, and continual process improvement. Assume lead
role in structuring, drafting, editing, and negotiating various
commercial contracts (including license agreements, purchase agreements,
and service agreements) and ensuring such contracts properly protect the
company\'s interests. Assist with real estate transactions. Provide
strategic advice and support to North American Quality, New Product
Development, Logistics, Production Operations, Sourcing, Information
Technology & Data, and other departments as needed on a variety of
matters. Analyze and advise internal customers on risk. Facilitate
consistency between the North American entity and its global affiliates.
Develop an intellectual property law expertise for Manitou Group and
provide support to R&D teams on intellectual property-related matters
that require legal research, advice, and risk analysis. Build competency
related to international intellectual property matters. Contribute to a
culture of sharing legal knowledge by training global R&D teams and
North American Sourcing teams on topics related to patents, copyrights,
trade secrets, confidentiality and proprietary information. Advise and
support other global Manitou attorneys on intellectual property matters.
This position will not advise on or perform any patent prosecution or
trademark duties. Manage projects that clarify and promote the legal
team\'s role in the company. Create (or adapt from existing documents)
templates, processes, and tools. Perform additional duties as needed.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2
years\' experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or
working in a transactional law environment. Experience with intellectual
property law is preferred, but not required if the candidate is able to
demonstrate an aptitude to quickly learn new areas of law. Experience
with trade compliance is preferred, but not required if the candidate is
able to demonstrate an aptitude to quickly learn new areas of law.
Experience working within an international corporate entity structure is
preferred, but not required. Experience with project management and
implementation. Able to independently research and analyze issues. Able
to demonstrate a record of professional excellence and achievement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented and
strong organizational skills. Positive attitude and excellent
interpersonal skills. Able to work both independently and as part of a
team, both within the legal department and cross-functionally with other
departments. Able to collaborate with and support global business teams
and attorneys. EXPERTISE: Contract law and contract drafting. Trade
compliance and intellectual property law preferred but not required.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://careers.manitou-group.com/job-invite/43600/

Attn: Human Resources - MANITOU EQUIPMENT AMERICA, LLC
1 Gehl Way
WEST BEND, WI 53095