Associate Legal Counsel

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionAbout the roleThe Associate legal counsel role supports a wide range of matters in assigned areas and will involve greater independent interactions on substantive matters of importance to the business. The legal support and counsel primarily includes supporting the corporate legal function and various other functions (including finance, treasury, tax, pensions, HR, etc.) but may connect to other commercial and litigation matters, and various global projects. Through the provision of legal counsel and guidance, the Associate Legal Counsel role ensures that business activities comply with all relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards globally. Key Job AccountabilitiesAdvise on a number of corporate projects (including as Lead), including those relating to tax, pensions, legal restructurings, treasury matters, subsidiary management and other corporate mattersSupport the management (including draft, review, revision, negotiation, completion, renewal, etc.) of a wide range of agreements and/or clauses, including commercial agreements, banking / treasury documents, terms of engagement for advisers and consultants, etc. Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting applicable key documents, presenting clear recommendations and ensuring compliance. Evaluate and provide advice on legal risk with associated business opportunitiesPartner with Human Resources in applicable employment-related mattersManage litigation, arbitration and other aligned matters of representationParticipate in legal briefings, acting as the organizational representativePrepare for and participate in the resolution process of disputes (e.g. governmental investigation, tax, etc.)Subsidiary Governance & Compliance including Implementing governance frameworks, managing legal entity compliance and maintaining accurate corporate recordsSupport adherence to a legal budget for the practice group, including costs for internal salaries, training, travel and outside legal and professional expensesIdentify and analyze legal issues, drafting applicable key documents, presenting clear recommendations and ensuring complianceQualifications/RequirementsLaw degree (minimum LLB / Juris Doctorate) required with qualification to practice in applicable country/ies1-2+ years’ legal & compliance experience in first-class law firm and/or in-house legal environmentStrong preference for a US or UK-qualified solicitor with top-tier law firm training or experienceExperience in commercial contracts (including procurement contracts), corporate law and general compliance requiredExperience in partnering with and managing external counsel highly preferredExperience in packaging industry, and B2B environment preferredSome experience with labor and employment matters is a plusExperience with M&A is a plusExperience of Pensions mattersSome experience of UK company law and company filings is a plusExperience of legal entity management in a multi-jurisdictional business is a plusUp to 25% travel. (Alternatively, ability to lead through a technology-enabled connectivity)#LI-OnsiteOur ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)SummaryLocation: AF Miramar FLType: Full time