Legal Counsel

Amcor; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 151,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in the Appleton–Oshkosh–Neenah area seeks a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance function as the primary advisor on U.S. employment-related matters, partnering with HR and leaders to ensure legal compliance and minimize risk.

The role also provides general corporate and commercial legal support, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate holds a law degree with an active license and 8–10+ years of experience in employment law, with proven litigation

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the United States.
• 8–10+ years of legal experience, including employment law counseling and litigation management.
• Experience handling HR-related matters, policy development, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Support HR and business leaders on employment matters including performance management, discipline, terminations, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
• Develop, review, and enhance HR policies, handbooks, and training materials.
• Manage interactions with administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC) and lead litigation/pre-litigation strategy for employment-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and support M&A execution.

Skills

Employment law counseling

Litigation management

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD minimum)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Amcor

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Law degree (LLB/JD minimum) with active license to practice law and 8–10+ years of legal experience, including significant employment law counseling and litigation management.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Amcor
Location: Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah Area, WI
Eligibility: Law degree (LLB/JD minimum) with an active license to practice law and 8–10+ years of legal experience, including significant employment law counseling and litigation management.
Salary/Compensation: Expected starting salary between $150,900 to $188,600 (full range up to $226,300) depending on experience, plus eligibility for incentive plans and comprehensive benefits.
Description: Amcor is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance function. This role serves as the primary advisor on U.S. employment-related issues, partnering closely with HR, business leaders, and functional teams to ensure legal compliance and minimize risk. Additionally, the role provides general commercial and corporate legal support, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support HR and business leaders on employment matters such as performance management, discipline, terminations, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
• Develop, review, and enhance HR policies, handbooks, and training materials.
• Manage interactions with administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC) and lead litigation/pre-litigation strategy for employment-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and support M&A execution.

Deadline: Not specified