Assistant Counsel

Berlin Packaging•Chicago, IL

4d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry. Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry! Are you ready for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking an Assistant Counsel who will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and related documents, as well as contract administration and management. This is a hands-on role within a fast growing, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to work on a variety of other legal matters within other areas of the business as needs arise, such as marketing and advertising, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school required
Licensed to practice law in Illinois or ability to register as in-house counsel in Illinois
At least 2 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts strongly preferred (g., confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, procurement contracts, sales agreements, master services agreements, etc.)
Must be service-oriented and proactive with the ability to provide rapid, practical, business-oriented advice directly to business units
Strong, clear, concise verbal and written communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to senior management and internal clients at all levels of the organization
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
Excellent judgment and high level of integrity and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience, knowledge and understanding of additional areas of law (e.g., marketing and advertising law, consumer protection law, product regulatory issues, commercial real estate leases, eCommerce, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, employment law, intellectual property, etc.) a plus
Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, sales-driven culture preferred
Experience working with manufacturers or distributors of goods preferred
Ability to learn quickly and willingness to assist on other matters

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and support negotiations of commercial contracts, including customer sales agreements and confidentiality agreements, using existing templates and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Advise and counsel various stakeholders on contractual issues and risk assessment (including in negotiating price, delivery terms, warehousing arrangements, warranty, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other commercial terms).
Oversee the set-up and maintenance of all Americas contract files in contract database, including performing contract review for required inputs, to ensure a complete and correct set of electronic documents is maintained and fully compliant with company policies and guidelines.
Work cross-functionally with IT professionals, Operations analysts, and other stakeholders on requests related to contract analysis and enhancements to contract database
Monitors, processes and documents Company’s business licenses/registrations, and assists in preparing and filing corporate change notices
Maintain certain corporate governance documents
Develop best practices, including training materials for business units, to enhance and expedite contract review process.
Apply strategic and innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues and savings, minimize risk, and foster long-term business relationships.
Develop best practices, including training materials for business units, to enhance and expedite contract review process.
Opportunities to work in other aspects of the business, such as marketing and advertising, regulatory, intellectual property, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.
Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin Values.”

Benefits

Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
Profit sharing
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance including dental insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
Vision insurance options
Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
Health club reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
529 college savings plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
Employee referral program
Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
Company sponsored short- and long-term disability