Legal Counsel

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/25/2024

Are you a seasoned legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and global environment? Metso USA Inc. is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our team, providing top-notch legal services under the guidance of our Head of Legal NCA (North and Central America). This role offers the perfect blend of challenge, growth, and flexibility.

Location: The primary location for this role will be Brookfield, WI. Flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid options. There also could be up to 30% travel, both international and domestic.

What You’ll Do:

As a Legal Counsel at Metso, you will:

• Provide Expert Legal Counsel: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts for the sale of equipment, systems, and related services with sophisticated U.S. and international customers.
• Support Global Procurement: Handle contracts for the procurement of parts, components, assemblies, and finished products, ensuring seamless integration with company equipment and services.
• Manage Ancillary Contracts: Oversee nondisclosure agreements, letters of intent, distributor and agency agreements, IP licenses, and more.
• Develop Standard Practices: Contribute to the creation of global standard contract forms and practices.
• Litigation and Claims Management: Strategize and control costs for commercial, product liability, IP, environmental, and other assigned litigation and claims.
• Implement Corporate Policies: Help develop and enforce corporate policies on legal compliance, IP protection, contracting practices, and product liability prevention.
• Train and Mentor: Provide training to employees and mentor legal team members.

Who You Are

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree, licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 5-7 years in a corporate law department or law firm, with a focus on mining, construction, or manufacturing industries.
• Contract Expertise: Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Motivated and Resilient: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Cultural Competence: Comfortable working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Client-Focused: Strong skills in building and managing relationships, understanding customer needs, and negotiating effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, cooperation, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in a second language (preferably Spanish or French) is a plus.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Ashley Koepke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at ashley.koepke@metso.com

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial