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The role supports a broad range of matters affecting a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions serving the mining industry, including commercial contracting, corporate and M&A, real estate, labor and employment, environmental, regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters.This position is a highly motivated, business-minded attorney who is comfortable working independently, partnering closely with business leaders, and finding practical solutions to complex legal and commercial issues. This is a unique opportunity to develop a broad in-house legal skill set, work directly with senior leadership, and gain exposure to nearly every aspect of a global business.\nThe position is based in Beachwood, Ohio, with remote opportunities also considered\nPrimary Responsibilities\nLead and support commercial legal matters across sales and procurement, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, terms and conditions, and other commercial documents, and advising on contractual issues and disputes.\nProvide legal support on environmental, real estate, labor and employment, and litigation matters.\nAdvise on commercial arrangements involving contract and toll manufacturing, supply, logistics, transportation, and distribution.\nSupport corporate governance and entity management, including corporate secretarial matters and coordination of local corporate support.\nAdvise on legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls while partnering with functions including SHES, ESG, Finance, Tax, HR, Operations, Growth, Manufacturing Processes, Supply Chain, and Innovation.\nSupport compliance initiatives and training, including the Code of Conduct, competition/antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, and other compliance matters.\nProvide legal and transactional support for business growth initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures, internal reorganizations, restructurings, expansions, and financing transactions.\nSupport M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and integration activities.\nTranslate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business teams.\nSupport the General Counsel on strategic legal initiatives, projects, and other matters as needed.\nWhat You’ll Need to Be Successful\nJuris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.\nActive license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.\nAt least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, whether at a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both.\nStrong professional ethics, judgment, integrity, and accountability.\nCommercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, actionable advice.\nStrong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to take ownership of matters, exercise initiative, and drive projects through completion.\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision while recognizing when escalation or additional support is appropriate.\nCollaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships across functions and with senior leadership.\nClear and confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible business terms.\nAbility to develop and deliver effective legal and compliance training.\nStrong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and multiple deadlines.\nComfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment across a broad range of legal matters.\nCommitment to Austin Powder’s Core Values.\nWillingness to travel as business needs require.\nQualifications That Can Set You Apart\nCombination of law firm and in-house legal experience.\nInternational and cross-border legal experience.\nExperience supporting mining, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, or another highly regulated industrial business.\nAustin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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