Assistant General Counsel

Reporting to the EVP and General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for a broad range of legal services to the company, both directly and in conjunction with outside counsel. There is a significant focus on general commercial counseling, legal entity management, real estate transactions, M&A, and employment law.

This is ideally an in-office role; eligible for hybrid work arrangement if desired.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide commercial counseling and guidance to the business clients on a variety of matters including commercial contracts, distributor and agency agreements, and real estate matters (e.g., facility leases, property purchases and sales).
• Counsel the business clients on a wide variety of employment matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various agreements, including commercial sales contracts, government contracts, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, commercial real estate agreements, license agreements and employment related agreements.
• Manage the Companys legal entity structure, including formation or elimination of entities, internal reorganizations, and maintaining director and officer appointments.
• Provide corporate governance advice to the organization, including preparation of resolutions, policies and procedures
• Assist in the Companys acquisition activity, including active involvement in due diligence review and drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Develop practical solutions and communicate same to the business clients, including senior management.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the Law Department through participation in staff meetings, training, and positive interaction with corporate and business clients.
• Develop a keen understanding of the Companys business strategy and its business system.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Connecticut (or willing to obtain an in-house limited license).
• 7 to 10 years of experience as an attorney with a mix of top law firm experience and working in-house in a publicly traded corporation (preferably a manufacturing company).
• Demonstrated ability to be a pro-active team player and partner effectively with business clients in a collaborative environment to achieve stated business objectives while minimizing risks.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, ability to prioritize, handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure in a demanding multi-client environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convert complex legal concepts into useful business guidance.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal matters.
• Ability to analyze a situation, identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.