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Posted May 12, 2022

Chief Legal Officer

ActivePure
Dallas, TX Full Time

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the head of the Company’s legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire enterprise. This...

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the head of the Company’s legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire enterprise. This role involves providing legal counsel to the chairman & chief executive officer as well as other senior management.

The CLO will ensure that the company always operates within the law, offer counsel on legal issues, and facilitate business strategy development. The successful candidate will be able to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy.

Develop and lead the Company’s compliance programs.

Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.

Advise the Chairman & CEO and other senior management on a variety of legal issues.

Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts.

Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in Business Units/Segments, Marketing, Finance, Risk Management, and Human Resources.

Advise senior management on contract status, legal risks, and business terms of various deals.

Explain legal ramifications of business decisions.

Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.

Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.

Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.

Participate in the litigation process, manage outside counsel, develop, and implement legal strategies designed to minimize risk to the Company.

Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctor (JD) and an applicable state license to practice law required.

8 – 10 years of general counsel experience or equivalent private practice experience required.

Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to senior management counsel on a wide range of legal and policy issues required.

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of Company policy and operations required.

Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal advice required.

Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends preferred.

Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research preferred.

Negotiating skills essential.

Knowledge of contract law essential.

Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures essential.

Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements essential.

Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize and balance work from multiple individuals beneficial.

Ability to anticipate and recognize ambiguous situations, and to assess risk and make decisions in uncertain situations beneficial.

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization beneficial.

Ability to proactively define, plan, communicate and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to achieve objectives beneficial.

Competitive compensation package includes: Annual salary based on experience. Also includes company supported benefits package (medical – dental – life insurance policies, 401k matching)

Privately held ActivePure is the global leader in active, continuous surface and air disinfection systems for health care and educational institutions, commercial and public facilities, hospitality and residential applications. ActivePure, founded in 1924, owns the patented ActivePure Technology, which is the only product in its class recognized by the Space Foundation as Certified Space Technology and inducted in the Space Foundation Hall of Fame. The ActivePure Medical Guardian is registered and cleared as an FDA Class II Medical Device.

ActivePure was originally developed for the space program and has since evolved for use in commercial and consumer products used to reduce exposure to pathogens, including RNA and DNA viruses (including the virus that causes COVID-19), bacteria and molds, by up to 99.9% in the air and on surfaces.

We are growing fast and building quickly – so comfort and demonstrated experience within a fast-paced rapidly growing organization are essential.

ActivePure is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This listing expired on Jul 11. Applications are no longer accepted.

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