Senior Business Counsel (Americas)

H.B. Fuller•St. Paul, MN

7d•$155,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

H.B. Fuller is seeking a pragmatic, experienced, business-minded attorney to join its Business Counsel team as Senior Business Counsel. This highly visible position serves as a strategic advisor and trusted business partner to commercial and functional leaders across the Americas, supporting commercial growth, operational excellence, and key business initiatives. The role reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Business Counsel and works closely with business and functional leadership teams, with broad exposure to commercial, operational, compliance, and strategic matters across the globe. The position extends beyond traditional commercial counsel work. The Senior Business Counsel partners directly with the business, influences decision-making, and addresses complex challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role provides practical, solutions-oriented legal support to commercial and functional teams across the Americas while collaborating with colleagues around the world.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
At least seven years of legal experience, including business counseling experience.
Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional and global business teams.
Experience advising senior leaders on complex, multifaceted issues.
Ability to influence in a matrixed environment across businesses and functions and think strategically to achieve long-term goals.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple matters at once, and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
Strong team player willing to take on responsibilities of varying size as needed.

Nice To Haves

Business proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
In-house legal experience at a multinational corporation.
Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or related industries.
Experience coordinating legal support across multiple jurisdictions in the Americas.
Ability to structure, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial and strategic transactions to achieve practical, value-driven outcomes while balancing legal risk.
Knowledge of relevant trade compliance, customs, and import-export regimes.
Experience advising on employment issues, corporate governance, privacy, or compliance matters.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead legal advisor for designated business units and/or corporate functions, participate on leadership teams, and provide strategic legal guidance.
Advise on a broad range of commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
Support business growth initiatives, including joint ventures, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic projects.
Develop practical contracting approaches, templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency and client experience, and leverage the company’s CLM tool.
Structure, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, strategic transactions, and customer and supplier arrangements.
Collaborate with the Ethics & Compliance team on investigations, compliance initiatives, policy development, and training.
Advise on corporate governance and entity management matters.
Develop and deliver legal training and guidance on relevant legal and compliance topics.
Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively.
Translate complex legal and compliance concepts into clear, business-oriented recommendations.
Proactively provide forward-looking, actionable, risk-based legal advice in a complex environment.