Description:

Company Overview:
At Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), we specialize in delivering seamless, end-to-end supply chain solutions that propel your business forward. With a strong presence in Guadalajara, Nashville, Memphis, Poland, Australia, Mexicali and Rugby, our global capabilities allow us to execute third-party logistics (3PL) solutions with precision and efficiency. We leverage decades of proven expertise to tailor and scale solutions that meet the unique needs of your business, ensuring streamlined operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. Our journey began in the optical disc manufacturing industry, where we honed our skills in precision manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. As the market evolved, so did we. Today, Conectiv is at the forefront of logistics innovation, offering cutting-edge warehousing and transportation solutions that integrate advanced automation and flexible operations. Our team of skilled experts is dedicated to redefining industry standards and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in supply chain management. From warehousing and fulfillment to complex project management and returns handling, we can provide comprehensive solutions that drive growth and efficiency for your business.

In addition, SCS has successfully optimized its injection molding business and supply chain services by implementing a clear diversification strategy including establishing Vinyl production manufacturing, packaging and distribution in North America as well as expanding and delivering high-impact commercial print solutions.

Mission: Leveraging on their diverse background and expertise, the Executive Leadership Team leads Conectiv's ambition through engaging all Conectiv Teams across business units and geographies through a journey of innovation, operational excellence, and inclusion. We are dedicated to seamlessly link our clients with their customers and end consumers through a versatile range of manufacturing, distribution, and logistics solutions.

At Conectiv, we believe our growth and innovation will be enhanced with diversity. Therefore, as we expand our realm of possibilities, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that reflects the dynamic world around us. We are continuing to build and maintain working environments where each employee is comfortable being their authentic self and feels respected for who they are. We know great things happen when teams from different backgrounds, geographies, cultures, and human experiences collaborate as such, we've engaged employees globally across various departments and positions in organizational committees aimed at propelling the company forward. Three examples of this are our Women's Leadership Network, Business Ethics Panel, and Communication and Recognition Strategy committees. Check us out at https://www.conectiv-scs.com/.

Role Overview:
As General Counsel, you will be a trusted strategic partner and the company's primary legal advisor to senior leadership, guiding a global organization that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. You'll work closely with executive leaders across Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources in the US, Mexico, UK, Poland, and Australia to shape commercial partnerships, negotiate meaningful agreements, and deliver practical, business-focused legal advice that supports growth and operational excellence.

In this highly visible, hands-on role, you'll lead the continued development and strengthening of legal processes, compliance programs, and risk management practices that enable sustainable success. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, influence strategic decisions, and build a legal function that reflects our company's values and people-first culture.

We're looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic global environment—someone who brings strong judgment, business acumen, and a passion for empowering teams to do their best work.

Essential Functions of Position - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Support Sales and Procurement teams by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating customer and vendor agreements while helping to build a comprehensive commercial and legal strategy for existing and new services (including the revision and preparation of new form agreements). This task will also involve evaluating and restructuring current agreement templates to streamline the contract review process.
Support Operations teams in multiple jurisdictions by addressing day-to-day business issues and concerns that relate to customer and vendor contractual obligations and general legal/regulatory compliance obligations.
Provide legal support and guidance to HR teams in multiple foreign jurisdictions and coordinate with external employment counsel to ensure that the company is compliant with all applicable labor and employment laws and regulations.
Provide legal support and guidance to the Real Estate by reviewing and negotiating lease agreements, amendments, and other related documents.
Lead and manage legal projects that involve issues related to Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, or Corporate matters and drive cross-functional efforts to completion.
Research, interpret, and analyze applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidelines that impact business operations and commercial relationships specifically with respect to cross-border operations and transactions and freight management.
Conduct legal research and fact investigations in connection with disputes and litigation matters and coordinate with external counsel as needed on certain legal matters.
Provide practical and strategic guidance to business teams in a way that advances the company's business interests, minimizes risk, and protects the company's reputation.
Develop and implement various legal templates, forms, processes, and applications to keep up with business growth and improve the delivery and scalability of legal resources to a global client base.

Qualifications & Requirements:

8-10 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house setting dealing with sophisticated and complex commercial matters.
Experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of consumer packaged goods or for a company that provides supply chain services is preferred and would be considered a significant advantage.
Experience drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including experience structuring and drafting new contract templates for existing or new products/services and facilitating business deals.
Experience managing commercial litigation matters and routine customer and vendor business disputes, labor and employment matters (internally and in coordination with external employment counsel) and subsidiaries and overseeing annual legal entity compliance obligations.
Knowledge of M&A and IP.
Excellent writing and communication skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to provide succinct advice to senior management.
Experience and comfort working with and advising clients combined with an interest and passion for learning the business at a macro and micro level.
Internal/external customer centric with excellent negotiation skills and diplomacy, including ability to build consensus, to encourage, motivate and influence at all levels of the organization and with respect to our customers, vendors, and partners.
Sound business judgement skills combined with the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Strategic thinker and problem solver that enjoys navigating complicated and nuanced issues but that can remain focused on routine and mundane matters.
Resourceful and proactive individual who understands what it means to be a team player and who is adept at understanding what can be managed independently versus what issues need to be brought to the attention of the senior management.
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish with ability to speak to and understand business issues is a significant advantage, but not a requirement.
Ability to travel to other company locations on an as-needed basis.
Position works ONSITE 5 days per week.
JD from an accredited US law school with active membership in at least one U.S. bar.

Work With Us?

A safe and clean work environment
A culture of innovation, collaboration, and teamwork
Training and opportunities to grow within the company
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental, vision benefits (comprehensive coverage with low premiums)
We offer a 401k match and provide life insurance at no cost to our employees!

Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and smartphones. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written), converse with, and exchange information with others. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally move between their workspace an