Corporate Attorney

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Tampa, FL

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full time

Overview: The Corporate Attorney will work with various departments and aim to reduce risk through extensive attention to detail and document revision. This role is responsible for managing various corporate contracts including drafting, analyzing, and negotiating on behalf of the company.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide legal advice and support.</li> <li>Management of legal processes and business transactions.</li> <li>Identify legal risks and implications.</li> <li>Draft and negotiate terms, conditions, and standards for various legal documents.</li> <li>Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters.</li> <li>Strong legal judgment</li> <li>Expert grasp of contracting concepts and superior legal and analytical skills &ndash; excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions and in creating and implementing standard tools to resolve recurring business and/or commercial issues.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary.</li> <li>Ability to quickly understand the business objectives of an agreement, identify related issues, and facilitate a risk/benefit analysis.</li> <li>Business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk management.</li> <li>Experience in litigation involving commercial agreements is an advantage.</li> <li>Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.</li> <li>Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Ability to work independently.</li> <li>Ability to work well with colleagues and all levels of commercial and business functions at various locations.</li> <li>Flexible and adaptable &ndash; unafraid of ambiguity or a challenge.</li> <li>Percent Travel: 10-15%</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>J.D. degree from an accredited US law school</li> <li>4-6 years&rsquo; experience practicing as an attorney; Law firm experience required, in-house experience preferred</li> <li>Member in good standing of a State Bar Association</li> <li>Strong negotiation and decision-making ingenuity.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of contract law and the purchasing and sale process.</li> <li>Powerful leadership skills.</li> <li>Outstanding communication to all levels of the organization and outside parties.</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Excels under pressure, willing to go the extra mile in a constantly changing environment.</li> <li>Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with little supervision.</li> <li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team, customers, and vendors.</li> <li>Ability to review, comprehend, and edit legal agreements.</li> <li>Well versed in Excel, Word, and contracts databases.</li> <li>Positive attitude and ethics.</li> <li>A team player who supports the company&rsquo;s values and culture</li> </ul>