Assistant General Counsel

Overview

Who We Are:

Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.

Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.

With Dometics unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming Americas most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel plays a pivotal role in providing legal guidance and support to our organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and assisting in managing legal affairs across the company, including its Land Vehicle, Marine and Mobile Cooling Segments. This role reports directly to the Vice President & General Counsel, Americas.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Legal Advice and Guidance: Provide expert legal counsel to senior management and various departments within the organization on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to contracts, corporate governance, consumer law, litigation, insurance law, employment law, privacy law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Contract Negotiation, Drafting and Management: Review, draft, negotiate and manage contracts, and related legal documents to protect the companys interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks, including warranty and product liability, and develop strategies to mitigate company exposure. Implement policies and procedures to reduce legal exposure and maintain compliance with industry and government standards.
• Claims and Litigation Management: Manage and oversee all claims for and against the company, including litigation matters, working closely with insurance brokers and adjusters and external counsel on a regular basis. Develop and implement strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, and integration activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations affecting the companys operations and products. Ensure legal compliance; develop compliance programs as needed.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in maintaining and improving corporate governance practices, including advising on board matters, corporate policies, and governance guidelines.
• Training and Education: Conduct legal training and awareness programs for employees to promote compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a relevant state bar association is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience practicing law, with a strong background in corporate law, contracts, and litigation is required.
• Proven ability to provide sound legal advice in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the RV, marine, or automotive industries is a plus.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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