Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Legal Counsel Corporate to become a part of our team!

JM Eagle™ is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer, and we are committed to serving the future of people and the planet by delivering life’s essentials through the most eco-friendly plastic pipe products on the market. With the widest range of PVC and PE pipes available, we combine the stable lineage of two industry-leading plastic pipe producers with the dynamic development of pipes that are the best choice for our customers and our world. Why do we believe our pipes are the way of the future? Plastic pipe is estimated to last 100-150 years, reducing waste and giving individuals decades of receiving important resources without a second thought. We have the backing of decades of satisfied customers, and we move toward the future with industry-leading green initiatives and strict manufacturing standards. And with the knowledge that we have the power to deliver clean water, JM Eagle™ has donated our pipe to projects in developing countries- over 400 miles to date.

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support on a range of transactions for a variety of internal business groups within JM Eagle and serve as a member of the corporate legal department and collaborate with and support our management team and various functions across the company.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of the legal department at JM Eagle and associated companies, by performing tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Support and manage various litigation.
• Review, negotiate, draft and revise a variety of commercial contracts from the myriad of vendors and suppliers including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, etc. and real property transactions including leases.
• As required, manage in-take of contract requests and conduct internal client interviews related to contracts and other legal projects to understand issues and then advise clients as to best practices in addressing such issues and conducting the transactions at hand.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with the various internal business groups requiring legal support.
• Ensure the legal department staff is kept apprised of material developments and matters on a timely basis exercising sound business and legal judgment to enable General Counsel to discharge their duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment.
• Organize, direct and provide legal support in specified areas under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

​​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in law
• Familiarity with various legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, passing of the California State Bar Examination, and at least two (2) years’ work experience prior to entering law school. Litigation support experience preferred.

What we offer

• Great Benefits package including:
• Medical and Dental Benefits – substantially company-paid!
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Pension
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance – company paid
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave