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ABOUT LOZIER Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years. BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE Company bonus potential. PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays. Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment). Onsite Health Clinic. 401(k) with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Educational Assistance Program. Career Development Programs. Casual dress. Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite. POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Counsel will work closely with and support General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and proactive support across a broad range of legal and compliance matters. This role is responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance and risk, supporting litigation, and helping to develop and implement company policies, procedures, and training. The Corporate Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, offering practical legal solutions that balance risk with business objectives and ensuring consistency with applicable laws and regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including customer, consulting, and vendor agreements. Provide legal counsel on compliance with laws and regulations affecting the business through direct research, analysis, and partnership with business stakeholders. Conduct proactive risk assessments related to day-to-day business operations and identify effective mitigation strategies. Draft, review, and update policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Support company policy development and implementation across departments. Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees and leaders. Stay current on laws, regulations, and emerging legal trends relevant to the company’s operations. Assist with litigation management, including implementing legal holds, gathering information and documents for discovery, and coordinating with outside counsel. Support administration of legal operations, including tracking deadlines, maintaining organized records, and reporting on department activities. Assist in developing and improving legal operations processes and documentation. Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments. Ability to work and interact well with others. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Standardize contracts, compliance procedures, or policy language across organization. Review insurance coverage, assist with claims, and liaise with brokers or risk management functions. Support internal investigations into employee conduct, compliance matters, or potential legal violations. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Nebraska or eligible for prompt in-house counsel license. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of legal experience including experience in employment law, commercial transactions, or commercial litigation. Required Skills: Basic PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook). Strong understanding of key legal provisions in commercial agreements. Strong legal judgment with a practical, business-oriented approach. Ability to identify and convey legal risk and consider multiple paths to compliance or risk mitigation, as well as the ability to identify risks to practical application of contractual provisions, compliance processes, or proposed risk-mitigation. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and managing documents. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision/guidance. Ability to quickly learn key concepts in unfamiliar areas of the law and to develop deeper understanding of multiple areas as required. Preferred Skills: Deep knowledge of employment law and/or contracts and commercial transactions. Understanding of privacy/breach, manufacturing-relevant environmental or safety compliance laws, or other relevant compliance-oriented laws. Experience with corporate compliance management. Bilingual or multilingual abilities. Experience developing and delivering training programs. SPECIAL DEMANDS Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off-schedule requests or emergencies in support of business-critical functions. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. When it comes to employers, we understand you have choices – and that you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be challenged to be your best and are given the tools and resources to grow and develop, we want to hear from you. If you don’t see a position posted that quite fits you, send us your information and we’ll be in touch if there’s a role that seems like a good match in the future. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service since 1956.