VP & Asst General Counsel

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished legal executive to serve as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel. This role is a key member of the Company’s senior legal leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the General Counsel and executive leadership. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel will lead and advise on complex, high-impact commercial and strategic matters across the enterprise. The role requires exceptional legal judgment, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while balancing risk and growth objectives.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership
15+ years of legal experience, including substantial experience with a top-tier law firm and 10+ years in-house
Significant experience handling complex commercial transactions and strategic matters as part of a global manufacturing organization
Considerable experience negotiating opposite Fortune 1000 companies (i.e. vendors, customers, etc.)
Meaningful experience as part of a global organization that values operating and compliance excellence
Demonstrated an ability to provide counsel in regulated industries
Substantial experience with corporate matters unique to U.S. publicly-listed companies such as public filings, capital market transactions, and enterprise risk management.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior legal leader within a sophisticated organization
Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization
Exceptional business judgment and ability to deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice
Experience in a highly matrixed environment preferred
Fluency in languages in addition to English valued

Nice To Haves

Experience in a highly matrixed environment preferred
Fluency in languages in addition to English valued

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior advisor to the General Counsel and executive leadership on critical legal, commercial, and risk matters
Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex, high-value commercial and corporate initiatives
Assess and optimize legal workflows to support the various domestic and international businesses, including an evaluation of people, process and systems
Provide enterprise-wide legal guidance that aligns with business strategy and risk tolerance
Act on behalf of the General Counsel as needed in key initiatives, discussions, and decision-making forums
Partner cross-functionally with senior leaders across Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Sustainability, and other functions
Anticipate legal and regulatory developments and proactively position the business to respond
Help shape and advance legal strategy, policies, governance frameworks, and best practices
Mentor and develop members of the Legal team and contribute to overall functional excellence
Oversee and manage outside counsel to ensure effective and efficient legal support