Associate General Counsel

Job Summary:

This MX Holdings (“Company”) In-house Counsel will partner with and advise multiple Company business teams, with emphasis on transactional matters, including the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of complex agreements, and possible mergers and acquisitions or other strategic alliances with significant Company partners. The ability to draft complex agreements and work independently is a must. Experience dealing with a manufacturing business, a global business, or employment matters is also desired. The role will work with and report to the General Counsel and work side-by-side with Company managers and executives to advise and work on legal matters to ensure the Company has the legal protections it needs considering the risks involved.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, when needed uses creativity and “thinking outside the box”, enjoys collaborating with others, has excellent communication skills (verbal and written), is proactive, a problem-solver, able to work autonomously, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide legal advice to management on a wide variety of issues.
• Advise on, negotiate, draft, and review all types of agreements for various transactions, including sales, services, supply, distribution, IT, manufacturing, and consulting agreements.
• Advise the Company on transactional matters including M&A activities, e.g. oversee and manage the due diligence process, draft and review transactional documents as needed, provide support on related employment, intellectual property, regulatory issues.
• Advise on matters or contracts related to marketing and advertising.
• Advise on matters related to manufacturing and sales, including regulatory, quality, import/export, or other supply chain matters.
• Advise on compliance matters.
• Develop and advise on policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and consistency.
• Advise on employment issues, with the assistance of outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Handle or manage, as appropriate, disputes, claims or litigation involving Company.
• Work with, manage and ensure cost effective services from outside counsel.
• Advise on other legal matters that relate to any and all aspects of the Company’s business, including changes in laws and regulations relevant to the industry and business operations.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education and Experience:

• 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in legal matters related to complex commercial transactions required. Corporate in-house law experience supporting a variety of functions strongly preferred.
• Significant experience drafting complex contracts required. Experience either as a strong supporter of, or directly responsible for components of M&A transactions, a plus.
• Experience handling a wide variety of legal matters and all types of contracts, along with advising a global business, desired.
• Manufacturing industry background or experience helpful.
• Education: Doctorate in law (J.D. or equivalent).
• License: Licensed to practice law in Missouri (or willing to apply for admission from another state). For practice in Missouri, must be admitted pursuant to Rule 8 or Rule 8.105 of the Supreme Court Rules of the State of Missouri pursuant to Rule 4—Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary—Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 4-5.5(d).
  
  

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders. Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to advise on and develop business strategies and identify solutions to complex issues.
• Analytical: Ability to identify, evaluate and mitigate risk, along with the ability to propose business forward ideas and methodologies within legal frameworks.
• Collaborative and Proactive: Ability to collaborate with clients from all functional areas as part of a team (not as someone who merely advises remotely), be proactive and work independently.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Perks of the Job: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Disability and life insurance 
• 401(k) with matching contribution 
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays 
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement 
• Relocation package may be available 

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture 
• Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores 
• Hybrid in-office and remote workplace 
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth
• Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams 
• Free on-site gym access 
• Lunch provided twice a week in-office 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Complimentary refreshment bar with beverages and snacks 
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands 
• Wellness incentive program 
• Regular employee celebrations and events 

Who We Are:

Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate, and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit MXHoldings.com. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.