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Legal counsel

The Legal Counsel is responsible for a variety of in-house legal duties but will primarily be accountable for commercial transactions, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts involving sales, leases, licenses, procurement, consulting services providers, etc. and protecting the company against legal risks. The Legal Counsel will support flooring solutions and sports surfaces businesses in North America. This position reports directly to the General Counsel & SVP Legal & Acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiation of contracts: including customer, vendor, construction, outsourcing agreements, software licensing and other information technology agreements, warranties, standard terms and conditions, and non-disclosure agreements. Support review of certain aspects of requests for proposals.

• Where appropriate, work with outside counsel, and manage activities to ensure effectiveness and cost efficiency.

• Provide counsel to North American operations of Tarkett regarding a wide range of legal and policy issues related to all aspects of product manufacturing, sales, marketing and distribution.

• Lead investigations, analyze information, and draw conclusions. Provide legal support to functional teams for product claims, human resources matters,

• Develop and implement strategic approaches to resolution of complex or sensitive legal issues.

• Assist in identification and communication of legislative and regulatory developments (state and federal) affecting the Company and its business.

• All other duties as assigned.

Desired skills and experience

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ of in-house legal or law firm experience and admitted to practice under a state bar.

• Corporate generalist experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, and policy/procedure creation and review, including familiarity with UCC and general commercial law.

• Must be able to work independently and manage matters to successful resolutions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiating skills.

• Must be disposed to operate in a collaborative, responsive and proactive manner, gaining the confidence and trust of the business partners throughout the organization.

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This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

About Tarkett

With a history stretching back 135 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2018. Offering a wide range of products, including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 13,000 employees and 36 industrial sites and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to "Doing Good—Together," the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy that is based on Cradle to Cradle principles and promotes a circular economy, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people's health and wellbeing, and preserving natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60. www.tarkett.com.

By joining us, you will be part of an international culture where you can expand your horizons, change the game and design the future of society. And where our values of collaboration, creativity, commitment and caring underpin our success .