Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Principal Legal Advisor for the US & Canada Market Company and Member of the US & Canada Market Leadership Team at Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company. This position supports our US and Canada Market Company activities and units, including commercial practices, innovation, sustainability, and IPR. You will be part of the US and Canada Market Leadership Team and report to the Vice President Legal Affairs Markets Americas. The role is based in Denton, Texas, with limited domestic and international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and provide legal advice on engineering, construction, manufacturing, product supply, procurement, marketing, equipment lease and sale, and other commercial agreements.
• Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, present clear recommendations for project advancement and compliance with Tetra Pak policies and procedures, and ensure legal compliance across the company.
• Manage litigation matters, including oversight of outside counsel for adherence to scope and budget.
• Participate in ideation and implementation of innovative projects, providing issue-spotting and advice on potential legal concerns.
• Support labor and employment-related activities, including for two unionized manufacturing facilities.
• Act as the corporate secretary for the US Tetra Pak entities, manage necessary actions, and prepare documents for discussion with Boards of Directors.

Requirements

• Ten or more years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the manufacturing or construction sector.
• Legal experience in a corporate environment, Food and Beverage, or Consumer-Packaged Goods industry is a plus.
• Juris Doctorate Degree or L.L.M from an accredited U.S. law school is required.
• License to practice law and admission to (and current good standing with) the bar of at least one state is required; ability to gain entrance to the Texas bar within one year is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercial litigation experience is preferred.
• Antitrust and bankruptcy knowledge is a plus.

Benefits

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global landscape.
• A culture that pioneers innovation and values diversity and inclusion.
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.