Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs
- Full-time
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs provides legal support to each of ITW’s Segments and Corporate functions as needed on a variety of regulatory matters, with a principal focus on monitoring and advising ITW businesses regarding existing and developing legal and regulatory issues affecting the company’s operations and products.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with, and manage expectations of, a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to proactively monitor, analyze, and advise on proposed and pending legislation impacting the business.
- Provide strategic thought leadership and tactical support for engaging with governmental and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure ITW has appropriate resources and relationships in place to proactively address regulatory risk in key areas such as Environmental Impact, Product Stewardship, and Sustainability.
- Provide ongoing legal support to ITW businesses to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, emerging, new, and existing laws and regulations.
- Lead and provide support for special projects and conduct relevant legal research for the department.
Minimum Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience interpreting and providing actionable, concise direction on regulatory matters in a large industrial manufacturing environment is required.
- Expertise in Environmental Impact, Product Stewardship, and Sustainability compliance is required.
- JD is required.
- A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to approach this role from a practical business perspective and demonstrate a high degree of strategic thinking, legal analysis, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with global stakeholders in all regions where ITW conducts business.
- Self-starter who is collaborative, collegial, flexible and able to multi-task while working in ITW’s unique decentralized and entrepreneurial global team environment.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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