Senior Manager of Legal Affairs and Trade Compliance
BUSINESS: Critical Flow Solutions
LOCATION: Sandy, UT
DIRECT REPORTING: VP, Finance
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Chief Executive Officer
About Critical Flow Solutions
Critical Flow Solutions' unmatched expertise in design and engineering of severe-service equipment for delayed coking and fluid catalytic cracking have earned our brands a place as a recognized industry leaders for mission-critical valves and flow control equipment around the globe for nearly seven decades. Since the revolutionary introduction of our specialized isolation technology in 2001, the reliability of Critical Flow Solutions' sealing technology has allowed refiners across the industry to automate dangerous processes, keeping personnel safely out of harm's way. By leveraging the experiences of partnerships with customers operating our equipment all over the world, we have continued to innovate and improve the performance of our technologies. Our drive for continuous innovation and world class customer service allows us to provide solutions that result in less downtime, simplified maintenance at turnaround, and decreased cost of operation for our customers. Today, Critical Flow Solutions serves global markets with a reputation steeped in excellence. We are leading through constant innovation while maintaining core values of integrity, quality, and customer focus.
Our people are what sets Critical Flow Solutions apart. Our imaginative and talented team tailors solutions to each of our customers' needs, building lasting partnerships based on teamwork and trust. With Critical Flow Solutions, customers gain more than just a great product with great customer service - they gain a lasting partner and collaborator.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
Under minimal direction or guidance, as the Sr. Manager of Legal Affairs and Trade Compliance you will provide guidance to the organization regarding contract language and content, IP strategies, commercial terms, trade compliance, business insurance, and other legal matters as needed. You will perform all duties with Company culture, vision, purpose, mission, and values in mind, while creating an environment that encourages all team members to perform their duties under the same general guidance. You will define and update business risk management and compliance programs including identification of gaps, process improvement, and training opportunities. You will organize, house, and maintain Business agreements including customer contracts, consultant agreements, MSAs, Representative Agreements, leases, purchasing agreements, licensing arrangements, business formation, statutory filings, and corporate governance documentation. You will interface and negotiate with vendors, customers, representatives, and consultants to agree on contract language in support of the Company's overall financial and strategic objectives, and review terms and conditions for project bids and purchase orders to advise of financial and legal risks associated. You will also coordinate with third-party legal advisors, as required, and ensure all aspects of the business comply with Company and statutory regulations and controls.
Principal Activities
You Will:
Design and manage a formal Company trade compliance program
Train Company functional teams for general understanding of trade compliance
Administer, track, and maintain IP portfolio through coordination with outside counsel
Provide negotiating strategies to sales and management teams to secure optimal outcomes for new projects
Review and negotiate terms and conditions of outgoing bids and incoming purchases with the intent to protect the Company both from risk of reputation as well as commercially
Proactively manage executed contracts with vendors, customers, sales representatives, and consultants, including initial contract definition, contract execution, renewals and renegotiations
Review executed agreements to ensure adherence to Company policy, government, contract specifications and requirements, and Company conformance to agreement requirements
Collaborate with and advise Finance team leadership to ensure a robust credit risk management program is in place, and credit terms with individual customers are appropriate.
Leverage business system databases for managing, communicating, archiving, and publishing contract documentation internally
Draft and assist with negotiating/executing various Company binding agreements such as promissory notes, intercompany agreements, etc.
Create, review, and execute non-disclosure agreements with third parties as required by the business
As subject matter expert, advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions
Assist in developing Company policy around contracts and trade compliance
Review and edit bank guarantee language
Act as interface for customs broker(s)
Maintain appropriate statutory filings for Company entities
Review and advise management of potential adjustments to business insurances carried as deemed appropriate for the planned risks to the Company
Coordinate, negotiate, and advise on any new leases or lease renewals
Act as point of contact for third parties including external counsel on general legal matters
Review stakeholder requests for miscellaneous signoff and act as "normal course" signatory in support of bid preparation, submittal, and order acceptance activities
Evaluate and report on general business exposure and provide strategies to eliminate risks to the Company where opportunities may exist
Travel occasionally to customer or agent locations to facilitate final negotiations
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
You Have:
Demonstrated excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills
Excellent computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to organize data and to present information
Experience managing and evaluating complicated and international contracts
Ability to gather and interpret complex information and make creative and innovative decisions that affect the business regarding familiar and unexpected issues based on the outcome of the information analyzed
Solid understanding of financial impacts stemming from various legal exposures
Experience in administration of international trade compliance programs including due diligence activities, risk assessments, and required notifications, applications, and filings
Exceptional collaboration skills and experience with customer relationships
Ability to travel up to 20%
Education & Experience
Minimum of Master's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience. J.D. preferred
8+ years of experience in applicable roles with proven and consistent growth and progression
Substantial experience with customer contract negotiations required
Experience in heavy industrial end markets is highly preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Critical Flow Solutions is an EEO Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities