Associate Counsel

Job Summary

The Associate Counsel is responsible for supporting the Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and the Associate General Counsel in contract preparation and review, intellectual property (IP) management, and general corporate matters. The incumbent shall provide hands-on legal counsel and interact with all levels of management within several business functions.

Job Description

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in developing, producing, and applying industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies, from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is an international publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports the career growth of its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefits programs.

What you will do

• Manage and process the Company’s Global IP Portfolio, including all patents and trademarks. Work with outside counsel to prepare and file all patent and trademark filings and managing the total portfolio internally.
• Assist in the protection of the Company’s legal interests and operations within the scope of applicable law and regulation.
• The job will require counsel to act independently in the identification and analysis of legal issues and in the preparation and interpretation of necessary legal documents.
• Work on commercial contracts and corporate law, including key areas of concentration such as contract preparation and review, legal policy and acquisition due diligence.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including, but not limited to, purchasing, sales agreements and/or leases, non-disclosure agreements, licensing arrangements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, consultancy agreements, letters of intent, corporate documents, etc.
• The successful candidate will conduct extensive review of customer and vendor contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we look for

• J.D. degree required from an ABA accredited law school and current license to practice law in a US state jurisdiction.
• Seeking a self-starting attorney with 3+ years of general corporate experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
• A demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects effectively, and work as both a team player and independently. A strong initiative to manage and complete projects and a wide degree of creativity to problem-solve. The ability to deal effectively with clients, including senior management. Professional demeanor with ability to work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment. Excellent academic credentials, analytical, communication skills and MS Office Suite/Computers skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of providing sound and timely advice, and able to make a positive contribution to a very collegial working environment.
• Comfortable working in an international business and across varying cultures; and availability for occasional travel.

What's in it for you:

• Be part of a company that values its employees and their contributions.
• Collaboration with a Regional team of peers to grow your experience.
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory

• Paid time off for volunteerism

• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring

• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.