Kawneer General Counsel at Howmet Aerospace in Norcross, GA

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of a Kawneer General Counsel to join our Kawneer Business based in Alpharetta, GA . At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Job Summary: The General Counsel serves as Kawneer’s trusted legal advisor and a key partner in shaping and executing the strategic direction of the business. This role provides practical, business-focused legal advice that enables growth while protecting the Company's assets, reputation, and long-term interests. This role also leads and coordinates critical strategic initiatives across the organization, translating business priorities into actionable plans and driving execution, accountability and cross functional alignment. This is a hands-on role requiring the General Counsel to personally provide legal support for Kawneer’s day-to-day commercial, operational, claims, and dispute-resolution needs. The General Counsel must be able to move effectively between executive-level counseling and direct execution of substantive legal work, including contract negotiation, claims assessment, business counseling, litigation management, and outside counsel oversight. The General Counsel has overall responsibility for the Company’s legal affairs, including commercial contracting, litigation, compliance, employment law, corporate governance, regulatory and environmental matters, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and risk management. The position partners closely with executive leadership, business unit leaders, operations, sales, procurement, human resources, finance, and the Board of Directors. In this role, you will: Executive Leadership and Strategic Counsel Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. Provide practical legal guidance that supports the Company’s strategic objectives and profitable growth. Assess legal and business risks associated with significant commercial, operational, and strategic decisions. Participate in capital allocation, acquisitions, divestitures, and major business initiatives. Translate leadership decisions into actionable workstreams and implementation plans Advise executive leadership on material legal matters, significant claims, litigation exposure, and emerging business risks. Oversee compliance with applicable antitrust and competition laws, anti-corruption regulations, trade and export controls, privacy and cybersecurity requirements, environmental regulations, and employment laws. Oversee IP-related legal matters in coordination with the product development/R&D team. Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Transactions Lead legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. Oversee due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation, and post-closing integration activities. Coordinate external legal advisors and specialists as required. Advise executive leadership on strategic transactions, investments, and other significant corporate initiatives. Commercial Contracting & Business Transactions Lead legal support for customer contracts, supply agreements, distribution arrangements, sales agent agreements, strategic partnerships, and other commercial transactions. Draft, review, negotiate, interpret, and administer commercial agreements. Develop and maintain standard contracting processes, templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval procedures. Advise business leaders on pricing, warranty obligations, limitations of liability, indemnification, consequential damages, product claims, payment protections, and commercial risk allocation. Support procurement and supply chain teams on sourcing agreements and supplier negotiations. Advise on contract amendment