Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, North America Job Listing at Brinks in Coppell, TX (Job ID R49403)

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The Brink's name is a promise to respect the trust we've earned in over 150 years in business. Every employee honors that promise by offering the highest levels of service and support to our customers. We take pride in our work, and we share a passion about our future. Learn why so many people have made the choice to join our team – and stay here.

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The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

At Brink's we believe that diverse teams drive success, and as such we foster an inclusive culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging so all employees feel respected, safe and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team in the armored car transport industry. As a Senior Counsel, you will play a critical role in negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and strategizing efficient solutions to move from bids to successful deals. Your expertise will be essential in handling heavy sales volumes and addressing the unique challenges posed by our variable product offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Review: Draft, negotiate and review a variety of commercial transactions, with a focus on strategic commercial transactions and (preferred) technology-related contracts, including software licenses, business processes, marketing agreements, products and services procurement, as well as intellectual property (IP), data privacy and data protection issues and (preferred) real estate matters. Ensure favorable terms while mitigating legal risks.

• Legal Compliance: Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Advise on legal matters related to sales, transactions, and business operations.

• Efficiency Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, optimize contract workflows, and enhance deal efficiency.

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate legal risks associated with bids, proposals, and sales transactions. Provide strategic guidance to minimize exposure.

• Proactive Customer-Focused Solutions: prepare a variety of business and legal communications, trainings, templates, self-service options and other initiatives to internal and external customers in addressing general business and legal matters.

• M&A Support: Assist in due diligence and integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions.

• Dispute Resolution: Handle contract disputes, negotiations, and settlements.

• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures as requested.

• Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with sales teams, executives, and external partners to achieve business objectives.

• External Counsel management: Where needed, retain and manage external counsel to maximize quality while controlling costs

• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on commercial transactions.

• Minimum of 3 years inhouse legal experience preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Other languages (French, Spanish) is a plus.

• Uncompromising integrity.

• Strong understanding of and experience in high volume sales environments and its unique challenges. Experience in the armored car transport industry a plus but not required.

• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to handle high sales volumes.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments

• Business acumen to align legal strategies with corporate goals.

• Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in project management with a focus on developing solution driven plans to achieve goals, implement business requirements analysis and testing processes and identify timeline constraints and risks

• Demonstrated skills in organization, problem identification and resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

• Positive, competitive, confident personality and strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience.

• Experience with dispute resolution and/or M&A transactions is a plus.

If you're a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys solving complex challenges, we encourage you to apply!

Brink's is the global leader in security and logistics services, trusted by banks, financial institutions and businesses in both public and private sectors. We deliver the currency of the world to businesses in our communities. We do it because we're needed. We do it because we're trusted and valued. We do it because it makes us proud. Brink's Proud.
 

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Brink's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink's is also committed to providing a drug free workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.