Business Affairs
Wiese USA, one of the nation’s largest Cat® Lift Truck dealers, is seeking a Business Affairs Specialist for our corporate team headquartered in St. Louis. Wiese operates from over 40 locations across 25 states. Wiese USA has been a leader in the sales and service of material handling equipment and warehouse management solutions for over 80 years.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex agreements.
- Build close relationships with colleagues across all levels of the business, both internally and externally, to provide comprehensive and timely legal guidance.
- Analyze proposed and established employment legislation, prepare legal documents, postings, and reviewing company policies. Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliancy to protect against legal liability.
- Assist with litigation response and corporate governance.
- Compiles and analyzes data required for merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects.
- Handles all real estate related legal issues, including mortgage concerns, leases, occupancy, environmental concerns, permits, and zoning.
- Administers the workers’ compensation program for the business. Implements a consistent process for recording, investigating, and reporting workers’ compensation claims complying with laws and regulations. Performs periodic reviews of overall cases to identify trends. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulations and laws for reporting workers’ compensation.