Associate Corporate Counsel

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ABOUT THE JOB:

WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: WSC) is seeking a dynamic Associate General Counsel to join its Legal department. The Associate General Counsel, Corporate will be an experienced corporate lawyer who is comfortable overseeing contracts, general commercial matters, and general in-house legal work. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills as this is a high visibility role with frequent interaction with the executive leadership team and outside counsel. We are looking for an excellent corporate generalist.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Associate Corporate Counsel include but are not limited to:

• • Coordinate and oversee the Company’s compliance with securities laws, including working with internal teams and outside counsel to draft and review the Company’s periodic SEC.
  • Partner with internal leadership and outside counsel with respect to contracts and general legal matters.
  • Assist other legal team members and business leaders with general in-house legal matters as needed, including employment law, litigation, real estate and commercial matters.
  • Others legal duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess:

• • Active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (and eligible to register in Arizona as in-house counsel)
  • 3+ years of legal experience with foundational training at a recognized law firm, preferably combined with in-house experience in a corporate legal department.
  • Expertise in securities laws, M&A, and/or financing transactions with expertise in general corporate matters.
  • Experience working with or for public companies.
  • Experience in advising on commercial transaction and drafting/reviewing related agreements. Outstanding judgment and integrity; intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and ability to provide practical and solution-oriented advice.
  • Mastery of communication skills and styles, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners.
  • A strong team player attitude, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, including senior executives, field team leaders and cross-functional peers.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business acumen and judgment, strategic legal thinking, initiative, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality.
  • Able to pass a background check.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (This is not a work from home position.)

Relocation: Yes

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Collaboration and teamwork drive our success. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular WillScot Holdings Corp. positions offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, Company holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with match. Most positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission or bonus, performance rewards, or incentive programs. More information about benefits may be found here.

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WillScot embraces diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are focused on building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, lived experiences, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we will be!