Senior Legal Counsel

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages•Denton, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet. Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal Affairs team at Tetra Pak, working in the central Legal Affairs Business Unit Team. This small, focused team manages legal support for Tetra Pak’s three business units, Packaging Solutions, Processing Solutions & Equipment and Services. The role is primarily focused on supporting Tetra Pak’s Automation and Digital (A&D) sales including contracting for key projects, training and other legal topics related to the deployment of a new A&D product portfolio. You will also be collaborating with Legal Affairs colleagues worldwide to build know how and share best practices for key A&D sales projects and other sales opportunities in various markets. The Tetra Pak Legal Affairs unit contributes to a profitable and sustainable business by anticipating and resolving legal issues, protecting innovation and our brands, and promoting good governance. It is headed by the Tetra Pak Group Executive Vice President and General Counsel, who leads a global team of more than 90 world-class lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, corporate governance and risk management, and export control professionals. This position is based at our Tetra Pak office in Denton, Texas, and reports to a Senior Legal Counsel in the Legal Affairs Business Unit team based in Sweden. Some domestic and international travel may be required. Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the software sector, gained in both law firm and in-house environments.
Juris Doctorate Degree or L.L.M from an accredited U.S. law school.
License to practice law and admission to (and current good standing with) the bar of at least one state is required.
Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
A solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on providing practical and actionable advice that balances risk and opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Antitrust knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the business and market lawyers with opportunities for key A&D sales projects worldwide.
Support with drafting, negotiating and providing legal advice with respect to agreements covering sales of the A&D portfolio including software, software engineering, hardware and maintenance as well as other commercial agreements.
Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, presenting clear recommendations to advance A&D sales and ensure compliance with Tetra Pak policies and procedures (including general legal compliance).
Monitor regulatory and market practice developments regarding sales of A&D products in North and South America.
Build capability and competence around contracting for the A&D product portfolio, both with business stakeholders and Legal Affairs colleagues globally.
Collaborate with and support other Legal Affairs colleagues in developing and launching tools and templates for the A&D product portfolio.
Have the opportunity to improve and influence contract templates and other tools related to Tetra Pak’s go-to-market approach for the A&D product portfolio.

Benefits

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

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