Associate Legal Counsel (Compliance)

The 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.

Advise on a number of corporate projects (including as Lead), including those relating to tax, pensions, legal restructurings, treasury matters, subsidiary management and other corporate matters

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 opportunities

Manage litigation, arbitration and other aligned matters of representation

Participate in legal briefings, acting as the organizational representative

Prepare 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 records

Support adherence to a legal budget for the practice group, including costs for internal salaries, training, travel and outside legal and professional expenses

Law degree (minimum LLB / Juris Doctorate) required with qualification to practice in applicable country/ies

1-2+ years' legal & compliance experience in first-class law firm and/or in-house legal environment

Strong preference for a US or UK-qualified solicitor with top-tier law firm training or experience

Experience in commercial contracts (including procurement contracts), corporate law and general compliance required

Experience in partnering with and managing external counsel highly preferred

Experience in packaging industry, and B2B environment preferred

Experience of Pension matters

Some experience of UK company law and company filings is a plus

Experience of legal entity management in a multi-jurisdictional business is a plus

Up to 25% travel. (Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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