Corporate Counsel

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with innovation, quality, and service excellence.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Corporate Counsel to join our team at the STIHL Inc. headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA. If you’re looking for a role with growth potential, meaningful work, and a strong team culture, now is a great time to join us.

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases

• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members

• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability

• Robust retirement offerings including:

  • A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years

  • A 401(k) with generous employer match

• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays

• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Review contracts prior to execution on behalf of STIHL Inc. Draft, revise and negotiate terms as appropriate. Provide advice regarding and participate in contract negotiations and transactional matters. Draft and manage template framework contracts and specific terms and conditions for various departments. Assist in contract management coordination, including maintenance and enforcement of contract-related policies.
• Provide legal advice on data governance, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and other data protection related topics. 
• Provide legal advice on a variety of regulatory topics, including e-commerce, advertising, and other retail/commerce related regulations.  Assist in supporting trade compliance efforts, including tariff analysis, and export control, where applicable.
• Keep current on developments in federal, state and local laws and regulations. Consult General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and STIHL management regarding legislative and regulatory changes, and significant court rulings. Provide advice to branch management regarding state and local regulations relating to dealership relations.
• Provide legal advice on bankruptcy related matters, supplier/dealer disputes, and commercial litigation or claims brought by or against STIHL. Work with outside counsel on management of any potential litigation or disputes, where appropriate.
• Support Product Information and Product Compliance Departments in regulatory product compliance topics, including state-specific legislation, chemical compliance, emissions compliance, and product liability, as needed.

• Communicate/interact with outside counsel as required.

Specifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D, J.D.) 
• Virginia (or other) State Bar Admission
• 5+ years experience in general civil legal practice, top-tier law firm or in house counsel experience preferred
• Exceptional legal writing and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.