Legal Counsel

C850 Tarkett USA Inc.; Solon (IA); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth & flexible work

Résumé du poste

Tarkett is seeking a Legal Counsel to partner with North American operations on commercial transactions, drafting, negotiating, and structuring contracts across procurement, sales, leases, licenses, and services. You will advise on matters related to product manufacturing, marketing, and distribution and support policy development to manage risk while aligning legal strategies with business goals.

The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed legal practice; law firm experience preferred.
• Active admission to a state bar.
• Corporate generalist experience in commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of the UCC and general commercial law; policy development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including procurement, master purchasing, leases, SaaS agreements, warranties, and NDAs.
• Advise North American operations on legal and policy matters related to product manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution.
• Support functional teams on product claims and HR matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve legal issues efficiently.
• Report to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial transactions

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in the U.S.

Description du poste

The Legal Counsel serves as a trusted business partner and legal advisor on commercial transactions for Tarkett's flooring solutions in North America. This role leads drafting, negotiation, and structuring of sales, leasing, licensing, procurement, and services agreements, with a focus on advancing business objectives while managing legal risk. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including direct and indirect procurement contracts, master purchasing agreements, leases, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements, SaaS agreements, warranties, standard terms and conditions, and non-disclosure agreements. Advise North American operations on legal and policy matters related to all aspects of product manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution. Support functional teams on product claims and human resources matters. Develop and implement strategies to resolve legal issues efficiently. All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school. Minimum of 2 years of licensed legal practice; law firm experience preferred. Active admission to a state bar. Corporate generalist experience in commercial transactions, including contract drafting and negotiation. Working knowledge of the UCC and general commercial law, with experience developing policies and procedures. Proven ability to work independently and manage matters through successful resolution. Strong attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. A collaborative, responsive, and proactive approach, with the ability to earn the confidence and trust of business partners throughout the organization.

Pay Range: $125,000.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annually

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Life and disability insurance Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors", the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/