Senior Counsel

ITG Brands; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 160,563 - 214,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

Education assistance

Employee recognition

401k with company match

Job summary

ITG Brands is seeking a licensed in-house counsel to provide legal guidance across corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, and regulatory compliance. You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect the organization’s interests while mitigating risk.

The role involves collaboration with multiple departments, training on legal issues, and supporting mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with 5+ years of experience in-house or in a law firm, preferably in corporate law in a regulated industry (FDA, EPA).
• Admission to any State Bar
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, compliance, and intellectual property.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks through proactive legal strategies and policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure legal compliance and provide training on legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes and manage litigation as necessary.
• Support the company in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem analysis

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

• JOB SUMMARY

Provide guidance in the defense of the Company’s legal interests and keeping operations within the legal parameters. Advise all business units and levels of management. Provide advice to General Counsel and Senior Management on legal and regulatory matters and make recommendations on how to safeguard and serve the Company's legal interests.

• WHAT YOU WILL DO

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, compliance, and intellectual property.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the organization\'s interests.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks through proactive legal strategies and policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure legal compliance and provide training on legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes and manage litigation as necessary.
• Support the company in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate’s degree from an accredited law school, with 5+ years of experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm, preferably in corporate law in a regulated industry (FDA, EPA, etc.)
• Admission to any State Bar
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Corporate law
• Contract law
• Compliance regulations
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

Skilled in:

• Oral and written communication
• Negotiation
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Positive collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs
• Influence others to accept practices and approaches
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly
• Travel, as needed

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (under 10 lbs.).
• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.
• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment as well as use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Annual Base Salary Range: $160563.00 - $214084.00

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation.

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