Senior Legal Counsel
About The Position
At Tetra Pak, we are committed to making food safe and available, everywhere, and we protect what's good – protecting food, people, and the planet. This role serves as the Principal Legal Advisor for the US & Canada Market and is a member of the US & Canada Market Leadership Team. Tetra Pak is a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, working with customers and suppliers to provide safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products. With over 25,500 employees worldwide, we emphasize responsible industry leadership and a sustainable business approach. Our US and Canada Market Company, headquartered in Denton, Texas, has over 1,600 team members. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team, supporting US and Canada Market Company activities, including commercial practices, innovation, sustainability, and IPR. You will also be part of the US and Canada Market Leadership Team. The Legal Affairs unit aims to contribute to a profitable and sustainable business by proactively addressing legal issues, safeguarding innovation and brands, and promoting good governance. This global team, led by the Tetra Pak Group Executive Vice President and General Counsel, comprises over 90 legal professionals. This position is based in Denton, Texas, and reports to the Vice President Legal Affairs Markets Americas. Limited domestic and international travel may be required. Tetra Pak is not considering applications requiring international relocation to the US.
Requirements
- Ten or more years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained in relation to the manufacturing or construction sector
- Legal experience in a corporate environment, Food and Beverage or in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry is a plus
- Juris Doctorate Degree or L.L.M from an accredited U.S. law school is required
- License to practice law and admission to (and current good standing with) the bar of at least one state is required, and ability to gain entrance to the bar of Texas within 1 year is strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Nice To Haves
- Commercial litigation experience is preferred
- Antitrust and bankruptcy knowledge is a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and provide legal advice with respect to engineering, construction and manufacturing agreements, product supply agreements, procurement agreements, marketing agreements, equipment lease and sale agreements and other commercial agreements
- Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, present clear recommendations for both advancement of projects and compliance with Tetra Pak policies and procedures, and assure legal compliance across the full spectrum of legal issues facing the company
- Manage litigation matters, including management of outside counsel for adherence to scope and budget
- Participate in ideation and implementation of innovative projects, providing issue-spotting and advice on potential legal concerns
- Support labor and employment related activities, including support for two unionized manufacturing facilities
- Act as the corporate secretary for the US Tetra Pak entities, manage necessary actions and prepare related documents for discussion with Boards of Directors
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation and benefits
- flexible working arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
