Sr. Corporate Counsel

Description:

At A Business-to-Business Distribution Company, we are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our One Team and solve customers' needs. Our people are our difference; at the heart of everything we do is a team who innovates and activates our global network through exceptional service and expertise. We encourage you to learn about and apply to A Business-to-Business Distribution Company if you seek an inclusive work experience, where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can realize your full potential.

Job Purpose:
The Counsel position is primarily responsible for providing day-to-day support for A Business-to-Business Distribution Company's business segments of packaging, facility supplies and print, with respect to contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and customer and supplier relations. The ideal candidate will be able to provide practical, business-minded advice that assists A Business-to-Business Distribution Company in accomplishing its objectives while minimizing legal risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and provide legal advice regarding customer and supplier contracts for corporate, enterprise and local accounts.
• Provide legal and business guidance to management, sales professionals and other functional units in connection with day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate resolution of business unit needs with other corporate functions such as credit, information technology and finance.
• Coordinate review and completion of Customer Sales, Confidentiality, Consignment, Dedicated Inventory, Equipment Sales/Lease and other A Business-to-Business Distribution Company form agreements.
• Provide legal advice and assistance with requests for proposals and bids, including federal, state and local bids.
• Assist with support of compliance functions including research and tracking of regulatory requirements.

• Proactive, problem-solving approach with a passion for taking initiative and achieving company objectives.
• Excellent writing, critical thinking and interpersonal skills and ability to interact and gain credibility with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think both strategically and critically, and give practical advice, appropriately weighing legal and business objectives.
• Willingness to devote necessary time and effort to understand the distribution business with a focus on the packaging, facilities and print industries.
• A high degree of professionalism, discretion and business judgment.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:
Juris Doctoral Degree

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