Corporate Counsel

Beiersdorf Inc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous and flexible PTO policy

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program

Cash Balance Plan

401k match

Dynamic work model – hybrid (at least 3 days on-site)

Job summary

A prominent consumer products company in Stamford, Connecticut is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead various legal and compliance initiatives. This role involves managing contract topics, advising cross-functional teams on legal considerations, and overseeing compliance programs. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D., have 4-6 years of legal counsel experience, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. Benefits include flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and a dynamic hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as legal counsel, preferably in-house.
• Ability to practice law in Connecticut.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal topics related to supply chain and contract operations.
• Advise cross-functional teams on legal risks and issues.
• Oversee compliance program and training initiatives.

Skills

Legal advisory skills

Contract negotiation

Knowledge of compliance laws

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

U.S. State Bar membership

Job description

Your Tasks

We are looking for CORPORATE COUNSEL based in Stamford, Connecticut office to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States. This role will partner with various stakeholders, including senior business partner across Beiersdorf.

Contracts and Contract Database Management

• Manage legal topics arising from or related to supply chain, contract manufacturing, logistics, quality, and operations.
• Provide legal insight and support to international stakeholders/project managers on US contract negotiations and post contract execution topics, especially with manufacturing matters.
• Coordinate with and advise cross functional teams on legal considerations and potential risks.
• Advise and collaborate with cross-function stakeholders, including business managers, to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support.
• Draft 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 inquiries.

Operational Responsibilities

• Be the legal contact and business partner to the Supply Chain operational teams and functions.
• Support supply chain legal topics on all phases of the planning, production, importation, transportation, scrapping and the customer distribution cycle.
• Work closely with Quality and R&D; respond to inquiries on stability, storage, and raw material topics, innovation and project initiatives as needed.

Compliance and Legal Department Management Responsibilities

• Manage company compliance program and localize global policies/materials.
• Closely collaborate with Beiersdorf HQ’s legal & compliance teams on compliance matters.
• Train 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/ industry.
• Manage department SOPs and other operational documents with cross functional departments.
• Assist with audits and other risk management initiatives.
• Liaise with external lawyers and manage legal budget in collaboration with finance department.
• Track legal costs, invoices, purchase orders etc. for the legal department.
• Assist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as needed.
• Supervise law clerks, temporary staff, interns, and other staff as needed.
• Manage externship recruiting and partnership with local law schools as needed.

Your Profile

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required.
• A 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 Bar.
• 4-6 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 stakeholders.
• Ability to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, business minded solution.
• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations.
• Consumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong, clear, concise communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to internal clients at all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative, positive, pro-active, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organize.
• Able to perform administrative takes as needed.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally (<25%).

Benefits

Unique benefits that consider the whole person.

• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model – hybrid (at least 3 days on-site)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.