Assistant General Counsel - Zekelman Industries

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.   

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. 

Come build a career you believe in. 

Chicago-based position to support the Company’s legal department on day-to-day operations, including providing strategic legal guidance to Company and business units, participating in negotiations on business acquisition, financing, and commercial real estate transactions, drafting and reviewing contractual documents, and extensive research on corporate and regulatory matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Performs legal analyses and researches, and provides legal and practical guidance to different departments on a range of business matters, including contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation. 
• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and other legal documents
• Monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifying potential risks, and implementing preventative measures. 
• Assists with managing litigation, including collaborating with external counsel, reviewing legal documents, and developing litigation strategies. 
• Represents the Company in administrative hearings and/or legal proceedings as appropriate. 
• Works closely with members of the company’s legal team and other departments, such as Human Resources, Finance, and Operations, to provide legal support on relevant matters. 
• Performing other duties as they might be assigned.
• Supports and mentors team members.
• Adherence to the hybrid work policy with consistent on-site attendance as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor degree
• Bar membership in good standing
• At least four years of professional and/or inhouse legal role experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of corporate law
• Strong research skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be detail-oriented, conscientious, and systematic with a high-level of accuracy
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.