Commercial Counsel

Menasha Corporation • Oconomowoc, WI

10d

About The Position

The Commercial Counsel is responsible for leading the commercial contracting efforts for ORBIS Corporation and its subsidiaries (ORBIS). The Commercial Counsel will provide legal advice and guidance to business unit client groups, particularly Procurement/Sourcing, Product Management, and Sales. The Commercial Counsel may also supervise outside counsel in his/her work for the foregoing client groups. The Commercial Counsel will have the opportunity to gain exposure to other legal and compliance matters affecting ORBIS’ business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar or otherwise eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Wisconsin.
• 4 – 7+ years of relevant legal experience with prior in-house experience and/or mid-size or large law firm experience.
• Outstanding contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to work well with a wide variety of personalities and engage effectively with all levels of employees.
• Sound business judgment, critical thinking, and decision making in balancing risk, opportunity, and business objectives.
• Professional demeanor and service orientation toward client groups.
• Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and handle and prioritize many diverse matters.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Self-starting with a strong work ethic.
• Highest ethical standards and discretion regarding confidential/proprietary company information.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace environment.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Ability to professionally accept constructive feedback and criticism.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ORBIS’ commercial contracting efforts by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and SaaS agreements.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, and Procurement/Sourcing teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, practical, and timely legal guidance that advances business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Maintain and enhance commercial legal infrastructure, from processes to templates, focusing on improving efficiency and accelerating transactions while appropriately managing risk.
• Communicate with and manage outside legal counsel as required.
• Provide coverage for other members of the Legal Department as needed.
• Operate with a limited level of attorney supervision.
• Assume other legal- or compliance-related responsibilities, special projects, and duties as assigned.
• Develop knowledge of ORBIS’ businesses, products, suppliers, customers, and competitors.
• Perform all duties in a manner that promotes ORBIS’ mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees