Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Chair and manage a cross-functional committee/team focused on advancing responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals while supporting the company’s interests and stakeholders Counsel colleagues on trade compliance questions and issues.  Help business groups navigate the potential impact of emerging trade compliance regulations and trends, including tariff, export controls, and more. Oversee the company’s third-party due diligence process for third-party sales organizations and other business partners.Guide internal clients on regulatory and compliance mattersSupervise the work of outside lawyers hired to assist the company with specialized legal servicesWork with division leadership and outside counsel to negotiate lease agreements, construction contracts, and property purchase/sale documentsResearch, review and monitor new and updated regulations pertinent to the companyDevelop and administer trainingPerform all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

J.D. from an accredited law school & membership in good standing with any state bar3-5 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house experienceA willingness and interest to stretch beyond a traditional legal role and work closely with operations, supply chain/logistics, and EHS colleagues is a plusExperience with global industrial manufacturing companies is a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Highest standards of ethics, professional integrity, and discretionTeam player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and colleagues at all levels throughout the organization and with counterparts from customers, suppliers, and other third-party partnersDemonstrated business counseling, communications, conflict management and negotiation skillsAgile and innovative thinker with an aptitude for and interest in continuous learning and improvementSolution and action orientated approachHands-on project management experience, including the ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environmentsStrong reputation for delivering resultsSound and practical business judgment as well as common senseAbility to balance legal, commercial, and operational risks and benefits to achieve resultsStrong contract drafting and legal analysis skillsSelf-motivated and detail oriented with strong organizational abilitiesDesire to understand commercial and operational perspectives across varied divisions, disciplines and industriesLogical and quick thinker with a clear and concise communication style (written and verbal)Confidence and ability to take risks backed by sound judgment and analysisDesire and ability to seek ways to innovate within the business to improve results and client experienceNordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.