Legal Counsel at Trex Company

Winchester, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labor And Employment Law, Commercial Transactions, Marketing Law, Consumer Laws, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Mergers And Acquisitions, Corporate Transactions, Record Retention, Legal Counseling, Business Judgement, Pre-litigation Dispute Resolution, Insurance Management

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our growing team by providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of areas, including labor and employment, commercial transactions, marketing, consumer laws, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. As a Trex Legal Counsel, you’ll have high attention to detail and excellent legal and business judgement. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. RESPONSIBILITIES * Put safety first – Always! * Lead and foster our “people first” culture. * Provide ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, including labor and employment, commercial transactions, marketing, consumer laws, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. * Resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. * Structure, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution, licensing and marketing contracts. * Assist in the management of the company’s insurance policies and strategies. * Provide counsel to senior leadership for mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and other corporate transactions. * Manage and oversee company-wide record retention policy. * Partner with departmental cross-functional teams, including Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Research and Development on various projects. JOB LOCATION Winchester, Virginia, United States POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular EXPERIENCE We are looking for leaders with their Juris Doctorate received from a competitive law school and active license to practice and 8+ years of experience practicing law with 2+ years being focused on employment or commercial law. At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity. BENEFITS & PERKS We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: * Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation. * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program. * 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar. * Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab. * Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby. * Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price. * Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount. WHO WE ARE Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: * Innovate with Purpose * Obsess over the Customer * Own the Outcome * Operate with Excellence * Win Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex. CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future. EEO Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law. E-VERIFY Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal counseling across various areas including labor, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. The role involves drafting commercial agreements, managing insurance policies, and advising senior leadership on corporate transactions and M&A.