Corporate Attorney

Plastipak • Plymouth, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plastipak is a growing, multinational manufacturing company headquartered in the greater Detroit area is seeking an experienced attorney for an in-house counsel position within our corporate Legal Department. In this role, you will draft and negotiate a variety of legal documents, conduct research on legal and business matters, provide general legal advice, and support additional projects as directed by the General Counsel and other senior managers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member of the State Bar of Michigan or another U.S. state bar (or eligibility for immediate admission)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably with experience on commercial transactions and contracting in a manufacturing context.
• Candidate should demonstrate excellent analytic, communication, research, and writing skills
• Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and across various functional areas

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a foreign language and/or international experience are a plus

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal matters relating to the business of the Company
• Legislative & regulatory activity
• Major commercial and trade-related decisions
• Industry trends and development
• Draft & negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents
• Vendor and customer agreements
• Credit agreements, equipment leases and other financing documents
• Corporate governance & global compliance
• M&A and other transactional projects
• Provide counsel to management and other departments within the company
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel on litigation and/or transactional matters
• Represent the company as needed before court, tribunal, or administrative body
• Other related activities as directed by Legal Department leadership

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree