Corporate Attorney

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality legal services and counseling to company management in a timely manner.
• Supervise outside lawyers hired to assist the corporation to provide specialized legal services.
• Manage legal services and projects in a cost effective manner.
• Perform various types of legal research and provide advice on company’s legal rights and obligations.
• Review and draft legal documents on a variety of legal matters.
• Provide legal advice on legal issues arising from actual or anticipated litigation.

Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Engineering or technical education background a plus.

License

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with membership in good standing.

Experience

3 to 5 years in a corporate legal department or top law firm. Experience in manufacturing or construction industries a plus

Proficiencies and knowledge

Broad-based legal experience in litigation, environmental, and labor and employment matters.Excellent communication, writing and computer skills.Exceptional administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact directly with internal clients to achieve company goals.Proficient in legal research and analysis.

Superior attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment in accordance with defined corporate risk parameters.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.