Senior Legal Counsel

Tetra Pak is a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products that meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With over 25,500 employees globally, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our US and Canada Market Company, headquartered in Denton, Texas, includes more than 1,600 team members dedicated to making food safe and available everywhere.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team, supporting US and Canada Market Company activities and units, including commercial practices, innovation, sustainability, and IPR. You will also be part of the US and Canada Market Leadership Team. The Tetra Pak Legal Affairs unit contributes to a profitable and sustainable business by anticipating and resolving legal issues, protecting innovation and brands, and promoting good governance. This position is based in Denton, Texas and reports to the Vice President Legal Affairs Markets Americas. Limited domestic and international travel may be 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 full spectrum of legal issues facing 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 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, particularly in Food and Beverage or Consumer-Packaged Goods, 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 admission 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 where industry experts drive visible results.
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
• Market-competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.