Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Wilmington, DE

In-House

Wilmington, DE

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Wilmington, DE

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: North America Regional Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and manage commercial contracts relevant to the company's business and other related documents, including sales and procurement agreements, toll-manufacturing agreements, distribution and agency contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and customer tender documentation.
- Provide ongoing general legal support to internal clients on a variety of day-to-day legal matters and projects, such as management of claims and litigation, capital projects, real estate, debtors' and creditors' rights, and other customer and vendor documents.
- Offer support related to environmental health & safety, supply chain, and product regulatory matters.
- Coordinate with subject matter legal experts and other in-house attorneys to ensure efficient delivery of legal services.
- Assist and guide the development, implementation, and deployment of forms, procedures, policies, training, and playbooks designed to create operational efficiencies in contract review for sales and sourcing teams.
- Develop strong relationships with internal contacts, including other in-house attorneys, Supply Chain, Risk Management, HR, Finance, and other internal subject matter experts to ensure a high service level and anticipate special needs.
- Responsible for effectively managing outside counsel.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one state.
- 2-5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney with at least 2 years of law firm or in-house experience; experience as an in-house generalist (or similar) lawyer preferred.
- Business-minded attorney with strong initiative, excellent client counseling and collaboration skills.
- Experience as a negotiator for various sized contractual transactions and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with the operational transactional needs of a high-volume sales organization.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to update leadership on deal negotiations by summarizing and communicating key issues.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to act independently with little supervision.
- Experience engaging and managing outside counsel in an effective and efficient manner.
- A team-player with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships within a large and matrixed organization, understand strategic direction, and support the business accordingly.
- Highly-organized and detail-driven mindset with a demonstrated competitive tenacity.
- Active listening skills, with well-developed agility to quickly assimilate input from multiple constituents.
- Focus on client needs with a commitment to timeliness, quality, and client service.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.

Salary Information:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $91, and $128, plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Additional Information:
- This role is a unique opportunity in a multinational corporate legal organization to work independently day-to-day with multiple business units and related support functions, under the mentorship and guidance of the VP & Assistant General Counsel and Americas Regional General Counsel.
- The position enables the company’s strategy and operations by providing practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of complex legal issues and risks.
- The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.