Senior Strategic Counsel — Americas

H.B. Fuller Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a pragmatic, experienced attorney to join the Business Counsel team as Senior Business Counsel.

This role serves as a strategic advisor to commercial and functional leaders across the Americas, driving growth, operational excellence, and key initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Business Counsel, you will collaborate with global colleagues on commercial, regulatory, and strategic matters, shaping contracting approaches and managing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum seven years’ legal experience, including business counseling experience.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional and global business teams.
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex, multi-faceted issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor for designated business units and/or corporate functions, serving on leadership teams and providing strategic legal guidance.
• Advise on a broad range of commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
• Support business growth initiatives, including joint ventures, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic projects.
• Shape practical contracting approaches, templates, playbooks, and processes that improve efficiency, enhance the client experience, and leverage the company’s CLM tool.
• Structure, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of commercial agreements, strategic transactions, and customer and supplier arrangements.
• Collaborate with the Ethics & Compliance team on investigations, policy development, and training.
• Advise on corporate governance and entity management matters.
• Develop and deliver engaging legal training and guidance on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Manage outside counsel in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Translate complex legal and compliance concepts into clear, business-oriented recommendations.
• Proactively provide forward‑looking, actionable and risk‑based legal advice in a complex environment.

Skills

Legal experience

Cross-functional

Senior leadership advisory

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

H.B. Fuller is seeking a pragmatic, experienced attorney to join the Business Counsel team as Senior Business Counsel.

This role serves as a strategic advisor to commercial and functional leaders across the Americas, driving growth, operational excellence, and key initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Business Counsel, you will collaborate with global colleagues on commercial, regulatory, and strategic matters, shaping contracting approaches and managing