In-House Legal Counsel - US

Gowan Group is looking for In-House Legal Counsel to assist the Group General Counsel with all matters related to legal affairs.

• Draft, review and assist in the negotiation of supply agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and other contracts needed to conduct the company’s business.
• Provide legal advice on contractual obligations, enforcement of contracts, and commercial disputes, as well as identify issues on intellectual property rights, technology agreements, labor disputes and related issues.
• General corporate counsel on competition law principles focusing on the context of supply/distribution agreements and sales and marketing. 
• Support corporate transactions such as acquisitions, creation of new legal entities and joint ventures, corporate reorganizations.  Participate in due diligence and M&A activities.
• Provide support and monitoring for corporate governance in relevant jurisdictions.
• Provide legal support over compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Tax and Risk Management teams on banking and investment matters, intercompany agreements, cross-border business and tax planning, internal controls and litigation.
• Monitor litigation and arbitration as assigned.

• JD from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice within the United States
• Relevant professional experience in general practice in a corporate legal department or independent law firm
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex business issues and legal issues/risks to advance practical business-oriented solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Goal driven, focused team player
• Agrochemical or chemical related industry experience is a plus
• Italian language skills are a plus 

Located in the Southwest corner of Arizona, Yuma sits alongside the world renowned Colorado River and shares a border with both California and Mexico. A warm climate and bountiful sunshine has earned Yuma the title 'The Sunniest City on Earth' by the Guinness Book of World Records. A unique history surrounds this rare Western town. Today, Yumans enjoy a multitude of restaurants, shops, entertainment, and outdoor activities yet the city is small enough to get around easily and its residents enjoy a more comfortable way of life. With a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and close proximity to towns like San Diego and Phoenix, Yuma is the perfect town to live and work. Gowan Company is proud to be a part of this unique community and welcomes job seekers from all over the world to come experience the joys of working at Gowan and living in Yuma, AZ.