Corporate Counsel

Legal CounselContracts and Contract Database ManagementManage legal topics arising from or related to supply chain, contract manufacturing, logistics, quality, and operationsProvide legal insight and support to international stakeholders/project managers on US contract negotiations and post contract execution topics, especially with manufacturing mattersCoordinate with and advise cross functional teams on legal considerations and potential risksAdvise and collaborate with cross-function stakeholders, including business managers, to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and supportDraft and negotiate a high volume of complex contracts including but not limited to supply chain, real estate, quality, human resources, R&D, finance, etc.Manage the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents, templates, stakeholder inquiriesOperational ResponsibilitiesBe the legal contact and business partner to the Supply Chain operational teams and functionsSupport supply chain legal topics on all phases of the planning, production, importation, transportation, scrapping and the customer distribution cycleWork closely with Quality and R&D respond to inquiries on stability, storage, and raw material topics, innovation and project initiatives as neededCompliance and Legal Department Management ResponsibilitiesManage company compliance program and localize global policies/materialsClosely collaborate with Beiersdorf HQ's legal & compliance teams on compliance mattersTrain colleagues on legal and company policies, and track and report such compliance trainings (tracking numbers/ dates/ system entries)Keep up to date and inform the key stakeholders on compliance laws, regulations, case rulings, and changes that impact the business/ industryManage department SOPs and other operational documents with cross functional departmentsAssist with audits and other risk management initiativesLiaise with external lawyers and manage legal budget in collaboration with finance departmentTrack legal costs, invoices, purchase orders etc. for the legal departmentAssist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as neededSupervise law clerks, temporary staff, interns, and other staff as neededManage externship recruiting and partnership with local law schools as neededYour ProfileDoctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university requiredA member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar4-6 years of experience as Legal Counsel (preferably as in-house counsel)Specialized knowledge of supply chain operations, R&D & Quality and other technical matters.Demonstrated ability to advise business stakeholdersAbility to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, business minded solutionExperience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contractsKnowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulationsConsumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferredExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishStrong, clear, concise communication skillsAbility to communicate to internal clients at all levels of the organizationCollaborative, positive, pro-active, solution-oriented approachExcellent time management and multi-tasking skillsStrong attention to detail, responsive and well organizeAble to perform administrative takes as neededThe ability to travel domestically and internationally (<25%)