Boston Metal is at the forefront of innovative extractive metallurgy technology, aiming to revolutionize primary metals production by reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. As a dynamic startup, we seek a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Legal Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be able to grow with the business taking on tasks with varying complexity and increasing responsibility. A high level of competence, integrity, discretion, and professionalism is key. This position will report to the Legal Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with the organization's goals, objectives, and values.
Represent the organization on legal matters as assigned.
Provide legal guidance and advice on various legal issues, including real estate, insurance, environmental, commercial issues, tax, contracts, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.
Advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring the company adheres to legal requirements and best practices.
Assist on shareholder relations, and compliance with corporate bylaws and investor's obligations.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the company's business operations.
Oversee and manage the lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution, enforcement, and renewals.
Oversee the maintenance of Boston Metal legal records.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Collaborate with litigation attorneys when legal disputes arise, supporting investigations, research, and preparation of legal strategies.
Identify legal risks and propose strategies to mitigate them.
Provide risk assessments to senior management and help develop risk management strategies.
Assist in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions when applicable, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions by conducting due diligence, drafting transactional documents, and advising on legal aspects of the deals.
Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to the industry and provide updates and recommendations to ensure the company's legal compliance.
Manage outside counsel as necessary.
Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline, proactive, communicative, resilient, detail-oriented, deadline-driven and organized.
Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.
First-level manager. Responsible for putting in place necessary processes and controls involving legal risks and building the team, whenever applicable (hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews).
Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

Bachelors/Masters in Legal from an accredited US Law school with 8+yrs relevant legal experience; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Licensed to practice law in the US required.
Experience in workflow automation tools, particularly implementing contracts lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, would be an advantage.
Detailed planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment.
Self starter with proven ability to handle projects autonomously.
Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and provide creative solutions.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong collaboration and relationship building skills across teams and with external stakeholders.
Ability to identify opportunities, define requirements and implement process improvement independently.
Attention to detail with excellent time management/prioritization skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Additional Information:

You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical. We operate pilot plants and labs and many of our staff members are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and you should be prepared to do so as well when necessary.

We are people first with a comprehensive benefits package that can be customized to fit your needs. Our full benefits package offers health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick & holidays, health savings account with a company contribution, dependent care account plan, paid parental and bonding leave and a 401k with company matching provision.

Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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