David P. Green, Esq., PHR.
Pittsburgh, PA | - |-| www.linkedin.com/in/david-green134 | Pennsylvania Bar ID: 312723
General Counsel and HR Executive
Seasoned in-house attorney who will leverage twelve years of broad commercial experience aligning legal
strategies and risk-mitigation techniques with business objectives to drive organizational success while
ensuring legal compliance. I have significant executive leadership collaboration experience, regularly advising
and coaching C-Suite, unit managers, and department managers on commercial and labor matters.
My background marries the nuances of legal and regulatory compliance with the realities of running an
organization. Dedicated to helping companies grow, and avoiding legal landmines that can stymie progress, I
am especially adept at providing practical counsel, translating murky legal situations into actionable advice.
Skills and Business Operations Experience
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Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Negotiations
Contracts Drafting & Review
Mergers & Acquisitions
Labor & Employment Law
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Organizational Planning
Project Management
Employment Investigations
Benefits Planning & Compliance
Property & Casualty Insurance
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Corporate Governance
Succession Planning
Human Resources
Strategic Planning
Executive Leadership
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member of the Executive Leadership Team, sitting on the Board of Directors. Provide critical
guidance to executive leadership on all commercial and regulatory issues, ensuring cohesive risk
mitigation and legal compliance strategy.
Investigated and responded to multiple EEOC complaints. Drafted Position Statements, corresponded
with EEOC, and successfully resolved multiple complaints with zero legal culpability or financial
liability.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Coordinate all Legal/HR aspects of Company M&A activity, supporting the
acquisition of new business units and reviewing potential sale of existing business units. Review
purchase agreements, redlining and directly negotiating with opposing legal counsel. Facilitate
successful integration and onboarding of new units/employees.
Successfully resolved major customer product recall issue, achieving customer satisfaction and
negotiating a settlement aligned with insurance coverage, resulting in minimal bottom-line impact.
Developed library of form agreements and commercial contracts to be utilized in all sites and
geographies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Allegheny Coatings, Ridgway, PA | Fremont, IN
April 2012 – Present
Mid-sized manufacturing firm with five facilities across multiple states. Key supplier and service provider to
automotive and construction supply chains. 225+ employees.
General Counsel, Sr. HR Director, and Head of Total Rewards, July 2020 – Present
Executive oversight of all Legal and HR functions enterprise wide. Tasked with balancing the challenges of
legal and regulatory compliance with business objectives and profitability metrics. Advise leadership and
support a culture of excellence that drives organizational success, while avoiding legal entanglements. Five
direct reports.
• Expert in analyzing and defending state and federal labor law exposure. Respond to regulatory
agencies and labor claims including EEOC, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation,
IRS, DOL, and OSHA. Conduct internal investigations, draft Position Statements and represent the
Company in related hearings and proceedings.
• Design and implement a full suite of employee benefits programs, including medical and 401k, while
ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, 5500 and all other state/federal regulations. Benefits achieved
high level of employee satisfaction while reaping multi-million-dollar savings.
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Contractual and commercial oversight: Draft and negotiate all contracts and legal agreements
including employee separation agreements, commercial contracts, MSAs, NDAs and licensing
agreements to guard business interests and protect valuable intellectual property.
Support President and commercial division on significant customer issues including, product recall,
quality issues, bankruptcy and collections. Advise on customer response and corrective action,
providing legal and financial exposure analysis. Direct outside counsel and support litigation as
needed. Successfully achieve optimal financial outcomes, while maintaining customer relationships.
Conducted an industry-wide review of comparable property & casualty insurance portfolios.
Upgraded existing portfolio to robust coverage levels at 23% savings. Realized immediate dividends
with enhanced coverage through claims outcomes while maintaining large premiums savings.
HR & Legal Director, January 2016 – July 2020
Joined Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors as Company expands from 100 employees at one
location to 200+ employees, five locations, across multiple states. Assumed oversight of employee benefits
and property & casualty insurance portfolio. Five direct reports.
• Develop a comprehensive library of commercial and labor-related legal documents. Review and
negotiate all external agreements from customers, vendors, and other third parties, analyzing and
advising senior leadership on potential issues.
• Corporate Governance: Incorporated multiple companies in different geographies, drafting all
incorporation documents, operating agreements, shareholder buy/sells, and board resolutions.
• Responsible for investigating and responding to all employee grievances and legal disputes, defending
against regulatory agencies/claims as needed.
• Lead entirety of HR department across five locations, overseeing payroll, benefits, time & attendance
programs, and our proprietary HRIS platform.
• Chair of the Culture & Policy Committee: Spearhead a culture of engagement and inclusiveness,
enhancing employee buy-in. Mentor and guide stakeholders throughout the organization,
successfully growing and developing the next generation of company leaders. Maintain 90%
retention rate.
Legal Administrative Manager, April 2012 – January 2016
Oversight of all HR and Legal functions, developing a baseline of modern HR practices, policies and systems.
Two direct reports.
• Implemented company policies/handbook and trained operational leadership to guard against legal
exposure and ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and other
federal/state laws.
• Managed key commercial disputes, negotiating settlements and avoiding litigation while
preserving customer relationships.
• Safety Manager: Establish safety as a cultural pillar, spearheading cross-departmental initiatives and
best practices, resulting in decreased DART and OSHA recordable rates. Successfully resolved OSHA
complaints, leading negotiation and settlement conferences.
• Workers Compensation: Conduct investigations and train staff on best practices to ensure timely
return-to-work/modified work program, while achieving optimal claims outcomes. Support Workers
Compensation litigation defense as needed.
• Oversaw unemployment laws and processes, including managing unemployment claims and hearings.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Crime, Law, and Justice – Schreyer’s Honors College
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA 2007 - 2010
Juris Doctor
Professional in Human Resources – HRCI (2014 – Present)
