Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC – Assistant General Counsel

Colt’s Manufacturing Company has engaged Major Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a global search for an Assistant General Counsel.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Company:

Colt's Manufacturing Company has been an American pioneer of the firearms industry since 1836 -- implementing mass production techniques, designing for parts interchangeability, and always striving to improve manufacturing methods. Today, Colt operates just a few miles away from Samuel Colt’s original Hartford, Connecticut armory and continues to innovate as one of the world’s leading gun manufacturers, supplying civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the U.S.A. and abroad.

Overview:

Colt’s Manufacturing Company is seeking a passionate, results-oriented, strategic Assistant General Counsel to join its legal team.  Reporting directly to Christopher Scott, General Counsel, for Colt CZ Group North America, the Assistant General Counsel and will have broad responsibility handling and managing legal affairs including HR and employment issues, intellectual property, government, commercial, and procurement contracts, sales, marketing, as well as litigation and other legal matters. The AGC will be part of the succession planning to replace the GC when he retires.

Experience:

At least 5 years of legal experience; In-House legal experience preferred.  

Location:

West Hartford, CT (on-site five days/week). Travel, both domestic and international, up to 5% required.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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