Corporate Attorney

plastipak; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to support the corporate Legal Department. You will draft and negotiate a variety of legal documents, conduct research on legal and business matters, provide general legal advice, and support projects directed by the General Counsel and senior managers.

You will collaborate with management and other departments, coordinate with outside counsel, and represent the company in legal matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active State Bar of Michigan member or eligible for admission.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, preferably with manufacturing contracting.
• Experience with commercial transactions and contracting in a manufacturing context preferred.
• Proficiency in a foreign language or international experience is a plus.
• Strong analytic, communication, research and writing skills; good interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal matters related to the company’s business areas.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel to management and other departments.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation or transactional matters.
• Represent the company before courts, tribunals, or administrative bodies as needed.
• Support additional projects as directed by Legal Department leadership.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Plastipak is a growing, multinational manufacturing company headquartered in the greater Detroit area is seeking an experienced attorney for an in-house counsel position within our corporate Legal Department. In this role, you will draft and negotiate a variety of legal documents, conduct research on legal and business matters, provide general legal advice, and support additional projects as directed by the General Counsel and other senior managers.

You Will:

• Research and analyze legal matters relating to the business of the Company
  • Legislative & regulatory activity
  • Major commercial and trade-related decisions
  • Industry trends and development
• Draft & negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents
  • Vendor and customer agreements
  • Credit agreements, equipment leases and other financing documents
  • Corporate governance & global compliance
  • M&A and other transactional projects
• Provide counsel to management and other departments within the company
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel on litigation and/or transactional matters
• Represent the company as needed before court, tribunal, or administrative body
• Other related activities as directed by Legal Department leadership

You Have:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member of the State Bar of Michigan or another U.S. state bar (or eligibility for immediate admission)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably with experience on commercial transactions and contracting in a manufacturing context.
• Proficiency in a foreign language and/or international experience are a plus
• Candidate should demonstrate excellent analytic, communication, research, and writing skills
• Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and across various functional areas

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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