Job Description

Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a Corporate Counsel position at its corporate headquarters in New Braunfels, TX (25 miles east of San Antonio, TX).

Why Alamo Group?

Founded in 1969, with its Corporate Headquarters in Seguin, TX, and 32 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada, England, France, The Netherlands, Australia, and Brazil, Alamo Group Inc. has been a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high quality equipment for infrastructure maintenance, agriculture, and other applications. Seguin is located in South Central Texas along the Guadalupe River, a short distance from San Antonio, TX (25 miles), Austin, TX (50 miles), and many other small/mid-sized cities that offer a unique blend of cultural, entertainment, educational, and recreational activities.

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (on the first day of employment)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (on the first day of employment)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Develop Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications

Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a Corporate Counsel position at its corporate headquarters in New Braunfels, TX. The Corporate Counsel will provide general legal support to all Alamo Group business units and activities. Among other responsibilities, the attorney will be responsible for assisting with the development and execution of various corporate compliance objectives, and the provision of general legal counseling to internal business clients on various legal matters which may cover topics such as litigation, commercial law, contracts, intellectual property, dealer protection laws, product safety, anti-corruption, export controls, anti-trust regulation, and mergers and acquisitions.

The Corporate Counsel will:

1. Assist with management of pre-litigation and litigation matters.
2. Assist with the continuing development and oversight of Alamo Group’s global compliance program, including maintaining and revising policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Areas of focus include anti-corruption (FCPA), export controls, import regulations, NHTSA reporting, cybersecurity/privacy requirements and anti-trust regulation.
3. Review contracts as required by business units, including dealer agreements, supply agreements, NDA’s, consulting agreements, IT agreements, licensing, and other agreements.
4. Assist with due diligence and contracting efforts in connection with merger and acquisition transactions undertaken by Alamo Group.
5. Work with internal clients regarding any pre-litigation dispute matters and any other legal matters that require review and attention.
6. Assist with human resources and labor/employment counseling and advice.
7. Manage Alamo Group’s portfolio of global legal entities and ensure all required filings are made on a timely basis.
8. Assist with real estate transactions including review and counseling on commercial leases and in connection with real property acquisitions/dispositions.
9. Develop training programs, communications, and tools to foster improved awareness of and adherence to Alamo Group’s global compliance program.
10. Ensure that internal clients are aware of impending changes in regulations and laws that will affect the company’s business operations and reporting obligations.
11. Implement improvements to contract templates and the proper use of templates.
12. Provide ongoing training and guiding business teams on the use of contract templates, relevant legal issues, and good contracting practices.
13. Advise internal business clients regarding dealer termination issues as required.
14. Assist with the overall management of Alamo Group’s patent and trademark portfolio including monitoring patent/trademark renewal requirements and potential infringement.
15. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Alamo Group leaders and key external stakeholders, including Alamo Group company presidents.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

1. Sound business and legal judgment.
2. Self-motivating with the ability to work autonomously and to effectively prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.
3. Ability to be flexible and adaptive, with the ability to operate and be an effective leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of global market challenges, organizational scale requirements, and the legal processes needed to support a rapidly growing public company.
5. Effective supervisory management skills with the ability to oversee projects delegated to outside counsel.
6. Demonstrated ability to implement legal strategies to meet business goals.
7. Ability to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
8. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives and employees at all levels within the organization.
9. Ability to exhibit initiative and assertiveness including the ability to work with minimal supervision.
10. Able to travel domestically and internationally by commercial air carrier and automobile, including overnight stays; travel up to approximately 15%.
11. Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model several of Alamo Group’s Core Leadership Competencies:
    1. Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
    2. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
    3. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the
    4. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
    5. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the bar in good standing in at least one state required.
• 3-8 years of overall law firm and/or in-house experience required.
• Preference for Texas residents as no relocation assistance offered.

Working Conditions:

Work performed in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional walking in and around a manufacturing plant. A portion of the work may be performed on a remote basis but not more than 2 days per week.