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Legal & Contracts Manager Jobs in Louisville, KY at VITRONIC Machine Vision North America

Title: Legal & Contracts Manager

Company: VITRONIC Machine Vision North America

Location: Louisville, KY

Who We Are

VITRONIC Machine Vision is the world's leading innovation driver for industrial image processing. VITRONIC develops specialized products and software for image-based quality inspection, identification, and process optimization.

VITRONIC's forward-looking solutions help shape a safe and sustainable world. The limits of what is feasible are constantly being questioned to achieve the highest quality and productivity for companies in automotive, healthcare, transportation, automation, and logistics. Collaboration with our customers allow them to fully exploit technological capabilities and process efficiencies. Joint success forms the basis of long-term relationships with companies like BMW, Daimler, DHL, UPS, Toll Collect, Fresenius, and Sanofi, as well as public sector clients.

Since its foundation in 1984, VITRONIC has consistently grown, with operations on five continents, over 80 countries, and approximately 1,300 employees. VITRONIC systems are developed and produced at the company headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. VITRONIC North America is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Position Overview

The Legal & Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s full contract lifecycle while providing practical legal guidance the supports revenue growth, compliance, and risk mitigation. This position partners closely with Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Executive Leadership to structure, negotiate, and execute complex commercial transactions and government procurements.

The Legal & Contracts Manager will report to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, installation/service contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, and subcontractor agreements.
  • Support bids, RFPs, and government procurement processes.
  • Coordinate with broader VITRONIC Group and IT IS/PPF legal teams.
  • Maintain contract templates and legal playbooks to drive efficiency and consistency.
  • Support contract renewals, amendments, and change orders.
  • Support internal compliance programs and employee training.
  • Identify potential operational and contractual risks in projects involving installation and field services.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies in coordination with operations, engineering, and leadership.
  • Review insurance requirements and coverage related to projects and vendors.
  • Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, drafting resolutions, and managing entity filings in U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
  • Assist with board materials and corporate documentation.
  • Provide guidance on employment issues, including hiring practices, policies, performance management, and terminations across U.S. and Canadian locations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws (e.g., FLSA, OSHA, provincial employment standards).
  • Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters, including contract disputes, warranty issues, and employment matters.
  • Coordinate and oversee outside counsel when required.
  • Advise leadership on legal implications of new product offerings, partnerships, data use, warranties, IP protection, and operational decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Legal/Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, Contract management, Political Science, or similar
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial contract management, corporate legal support, or government contracting.
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, especially with commercial, technical, or government contracts.
  • Ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into practical guidance for operations, engineering, and sales teams.
  • Clear communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across the organization.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive information.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian operations
  • Experience with technology, manufacturing, automation, construction, engineering services, or transportation/traffic industries preferred.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage – company pays 90% of employee premiums.
  • Retirement Plan – Simple IRA and Roth IRA with competitive options
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days

With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected.

VITRONIC Machine Vision Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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