Experience

Conterra Networks

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States



Energy | Construction | Chemical | Aerospace Defense | Consumer Products Industries

• Global Legal Counsel | Chief Legal Officer | Chief Compliance Officer | Vice President, Legal

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2021

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States I am a legal advisor and business partner with experience in many complex business situations and have led international teams to achieve company objectives. I am currently looking for a new corporate legal role and am willing to relocate. Please contact me via LinkedIn or email at j.andrehall@gmail.com.



Babcock & Wilcox

• United States
• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area General Corporate Matters • Key advisor to executive team and Board on acquisitions and divestitures, class action and commercial litigation, restructuring, SEC compliance, executive compensation and departures, Board composition and structure, shareholder activism, investor relations, capital structure and allocation, and global compliance matters. • Reduced IP expenses by rationalizing the IP portfolio. Securities | Finance • Led legal and strategic aspects of multiple… Show more General Corporate Matters • Key advisor to executive team and Board on acquisitions and divestitures, class action and commercial litigation, restructuring, SEC compliance, executive compensation and departures, Board composition and structure, shareholder activism, investor relations, capital structure and allocation, and global compliance matters. • Reduced IP expenses by rationalizing the IP portfolio. Securities | Finance • Led legal and strategic aspects of multiple recapitalization transactions. • Provided guidance and leadership through multiple Board and executive transitions. • Resolved large complex securities class action lawsuit. • Managed FINRA investigations resulting in favorable outcomes. Mergers and Acquisitions • Co-led legal aspects of spin-off from former parent and initial trading as an independent public company. Completed legal documents on time. Managed legal issues equitably and resolved outstanding issues out of court post spin-off. • Key leader in transactions including due diligence, contract negotiation, competition clearance, and closing processes for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Corporate Governance & Compliance • Managed Board administrative matters for Board meetings. • Advised on corporate governance matters and ensured subsidiaries’ compliance with regulatory requirements. • Led ethics and compliance department ensuring compliance program effectiveness. • Built 3rd party intermediary screening system for compliance with FCPA. • Led teams that developed the international trade compliance program preventing penalties and negative press from potential trade violations. • Executive sponsor of global GDPR compliance initiative. Drove task completion on budget and prior to deadline. Legal Department Management • Led global legal department. • Restructured legal department and government relations function. • Saved legal expenses with key outside legal providers.

• Assistant General Counsel - Transactions & Compliance

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area



Goodrich

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Vice President and Chief Ethics Officer

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  Fostered an ethical culture and established a proactive corporate mindset as a value-added differentiator. • Educated associates and cascaded ethics strategy globally. • Reduced open active case inventory 50%. • Decreased average time to investigate ethics cases 30%. • Developed subject matter expertise in anticorruption compliance arising from international business transactions.

• General Counsel, Nacelles & Interior Systems Segment

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2009

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Top legal executive for this $2B segment made up of 10+ operating divisions supporting the aerospace and defense industries. Led corporate development transactions including complex acquisition and divestiture deals. Led a staff of up to 10. • Recognized as the go-to subject matter expert for high margin commercial and military aftermarket deals. • Deals include: $83M acquisition of airborne mission data / video information systems supplier, $10M helicopter seating and floor… Show more Top legal executive for this $2B segment made up of 10+ operating divisions supporting the aerospace and defense industries. Led corporate development transactions including complex acquisition and divestiture deals. Led a staff of up to 10. • Recognized as the go-to subject matter expert for high margin commercial and military aftermarket deals. • Deals include: $83M acquisition of airborne mission data / video information systems supplier, $10M helicopter seating and floor armor provider, and formation of a complex international joint venture valued in excess of $100M. • Steered government contracting compliance minimizing violations and mitigating enforcement actions. • Led complex records retention initiative implementing a state-of-the-art electronic discovery management system. • Contributed to corporate governance activities relating to SOX, SEC reporting and affiliate management. • Advised government relations leaders and served as designated counsel for lobbying activities.

• Senior Counsel

  • Aug 2000 - Oct 2004

  Charlotte, NC Advisor supporting 13 business units for products liability, intellectual property, commercial litigation, contracts, regulatory, and M&A matters. • Led or key contributor to divestiture of chemical businesses, spin-off to shareholders of industrial products division, divestiture of aviation test systems business, acquisition of a multinational aerospace business’s assets, and acquisition of a German aerospace lighting supplier. • Led intellectual property strategy and partnered with… Show more Advisor supporting 13 business units for products liability, intellectual property, commercial litigation, contracts, regulatory, and M&A matters. • Led or key contributor to divestiture of chemical businesses, spin-off to shareholders of industrial products division, divestiture of aviation test systems business, acquisition of a multinational aerospace business’s assets, and acquisition of a German aerospace lighting supplier. • Led intellectual property strategy and partnered with legal expert on IP creation, management, and litigation. • Negotiated, drafted and managed extensive international commercial contracts. • Trained sales force to understand contract language and improve their negotiating skills for smoother customer interfaces. • Managed significant high stakes commercial and products liability litigation and gained a reputation for a practical, no-nonsense approach to defending cases. • High potential executive selected for inaugural class of global executive development program.



Clariant

• Switzerland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Counsel, North America

  • Nov 1997 - Aug 2000

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Responsible for all employment law counseling, claims / litigation, training and policy development and review. • Key leader in acquisitions and divestitures, related due diligence, document preparation and negotiations. • Directed real estate matters; led business and legal efforts for purchases, sale and lease transactions. • Virtually eliminated EEOC charges through training and instilling rigorous disciplined processes. • Drafted and reviewed domestic and international… Show more Responsible for all employment law counseling, claims / litigation, training and policy development and review. • Key leader in acquisitions and divestitures, related due diligence, document preparation and negotiations. • Directed real estate matters; led business and legal efforts for purchases, sale and lease transactions. • Virtually eliminated EEOC charges through training and instilling rigorous disciplined processes. • Drafted and reviewed domestic and international contracts for product sales, supply chain, agency and distributorships, business partnerships, and contract manufacturing. • Provided antitrust, anticorruption and environmental, health and safety compliance training and counseling. • Managed environmental and remediation claims, superfund and toxic tort litigation, and advised on compliance with Food & Drug Administration regulations. Show less



Springs Global, U.S

• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Corporate Counsel / Manager of Real Estate

  • May 1992 - Oct 1997

  Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States Business unit counsel and manager of corporate real estate function. • Advised business units on general corporate legal matters, including reviews of a variety of purchasing, sales, copyright and trademark licensing, and software licensing contracts. • Managed products liability cases arising from consumer injuries, including wrongful death cases ensuring pre-trial resolution on favorable terms. • Handled regulatory inquiries from Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S… Show more Business unit counsel and manager of corporate real estate function. • Advised business units on general corporate legal matters, including reviews of a variety of purchasing, sales, copyright and trademark licensing, and software licensing contracts. • Managed products liability cases arising from consumer injuries, including wrongful death cases ensuring pre-trial resolution on favorable terms. • Handled regulatory inquiries from Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. • Represented retail outlet store business during rapid expansion; provided employment law guidance and compliance strategies; participated in site selection and viability analysis and negotiated all retail lease documents. • Built expertise in employment law matters including responding to discrimination charges and inquiries from the EEOC. • Participated in securities filings including 10-K and 10-Q reports. Prepared board books and managed board meeting preparation activities. • Prepared Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notifications. Show less



Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P.

• United States

• Associate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Practice Group

  • Aug 1990 - May 1992

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • Assisted senior associates and partners with commercial real estate leasing and purchase and sale transactions. • Assisted bankruptcy and litigation groups in real estate foreclosures, bankruptcies and landlord / tenant litigation. • Assisted banking and residential groups in loan and residential real estate closings.