Description:

The Legal Counsel role will provide and coordinate delivery of legal services as part of A Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging Solutions, with emphasis on commercial and corporate legal matters (customer and supplier contracts, commercial litigation, misc. corporate matters). The main area of focus is to support U.S. business units of A Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging Solutions.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, including customer and procurement functions and the business units overall including, but not limited to, general corporate, sales, procurement, commercial litigation, and other legal general matters
Manage assigned commercial litigation matters and supervise outside counsel when utilized
Provide legal support on other areas including, but not limited to, intellectual property, regulatory matters, real estate, environmental, and financings, as directed by General Counsel
Assist in compliance matters and trainings
Other projects as determined by General Counsel, North America

Result Areas:

Ability to assess risks, advise colleagues, prepare and negotiate variety of contracts that align with business goals and strategies
Advising on risks and providing proactive and preventative legal counselling as well as managing assigned litigation matters and related supervision of external counsel
Ensure adequate and appropriate internal reporting and communication to General Counsel or Associate General Counsels and respective business partners on applicable matters
Continuous improvement in delivery of legal services in order to achieve legal counsel and assistance in order to drive business goals while advising on legal risks

Minimum skills / qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from accredited Law School
Active member in good standing of at least one State Bar
Three (3) years of relevant experience practicing law
Wide spectrum of commercial contracts preparation, negotiation and counselling is fundamental. Experience in other related areas a plus but not mandatory
Contract negotiation and preparation proficiency
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly while maintaining a sense of composure and calm
Ability to manage negotiations and demands of colleagues
Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues of all levels and ability to negotiate and be successful in dispute resolution
Commercial and business law generalist
Ability to provide legal counsel involving federal, state and local law.

Preferred skills / qualifications: