Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Legal Team is looking to hire a Corporate Counsel team member to work from our Oskaloosa office (will consider Des Moines office). This position will focus on being an active member of Musco’s Legal Team focused on supporting Musco’s general corporate and transactional business activities. This role is part of a fast-moving collaborative team which handles various legal matters related to items like contract administration, privacy, regulatory requirements and other general corporate legal matters. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as Corporate Counsel:

• Review and provide legal advice and assistance related to legal documents and contracts, including but not limited to, sales agreements, distribution agreements, vendor agreements, warranty documents or similar.
• Draft standardized contracts and agreements for general use by others within the company.
• Oversee the contract management system and implement improvements to the contracting process.
• Conduct legal research relating to pending or potential litigation, corporate governance, and compliance with legal standards and existing law.
• Work efficiently with outside counsel.
• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Finance, Accounting, Credit, Systems and Sales.
• Coordinate responses related to litigation, demand letters and other potential disputes against the company.
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of corporate policies, processes, and training programs especially with those relating to privacy or data-privacy.
• Provide legal support for the company’s corporate matters, special projects or other initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirement:

• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in law in Iowa
• 4+ years of experience in a Corporate Legal Department and/or corporate-focused practice
• Previous experience interpreting, reviewing and/or drafting contracts and deep knowledge of related legal principles and best practices
• Experience with privacy and/or data privacy requirements is a plus
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Job Specifications:

• Strong research, analytical, evaluation and communication skills
• Ability to solve complex, highly sensitive issues.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Ability to conduct research, learn new regulations and legal precepts, and to articulate ideas to help the business grow.
• Willingness and ability to support other attorneys when needed, to work with a variety of personalities, and be a part of a team.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from