BEIERSDORF

Corporate Counsel

BEIERSDORF • $130K — $180K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) required
  • Active member of a U.S. State Bar, ideally eligible for Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
  • 4-6 years of in-house legal counsel experience, preferably in consumer products
  • Specialized knowledge in supply chain operations, R&D, and quality matters
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage legal topics related to supply chain and operations
  • Provide legal insight to international teams on U.S. contract negotiations
  • Coordinate legal risk assessments with cross-functional teams
  • Draft and negotiate a wide variety of complex contracts
  • Oversee the management of contracts and compliance databases
  • Train colleagues on legal policies and maintain compliance records
  • Liaise with external counsel and manage the legal budget

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to work on diverse legal matters
  • Engagement with international stakeholders
  • Professional growth opportunities within a well-established company
  • Supportive of work-life balance with flexibility
Full Job Description
Your Tasks

Contracts and Contract Database Management
  • Manage legal topics arising from or related to supply chain, contract manufacturing, logistics, quality, and operations
  • Provide legal insight and support to international stakeholders/project managers on US contract negotiations and post contract execution topics, especially with manufacturing matters
  • Coordinate with and advise cross functional teams on legal considerations and potential risks
  • Advise and collaborate with cross-function stakeholders, including business managers, to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support
  • Draft and negotiate a high volume of complex contracts including but not limited to supply chain, real estate, quality, human resources, R&D, finance, etc.
  • Manage the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents, templates, stakeholder inquiries

Operational Responsibilities
  • Be the legal contact and business partner to the Supply Chain operational teams and functions
  • Support supply chain legal topics on all phases of the planning, production, importation, transportation, scrapping and the customer distribution cycle
  • Work closely with Quality and R&D; respond to inquiries on stability, storage, and raw material topics, innovation and project initiatives as needed

Compliance and Legal Department Management Responsibilities
  • Manage company compliance program and localize global policies/materials
  • Closely collaborate with Beiersdorf HQ's legal & compliance teams on compliance matters
  • Train colleagues on legal and company policies, and track and report such compliance trainings (tracking numbers/ dates/ system entries)
  • Keep up to date and inform the key stakeholders on compliance laws, regulations, case rulings, and changes that impact the business/ industry
  • Manage department SOPs and other operational documents with cross functional departments
  • Assist with audits and other risk management initiatives
  • Liaise with external lawyers and manage legal budget in collaboration with finance department
  • Track legal costs, invoices, purchase orders etc. for the legal department
  • Assist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as needed
  • Supervise law clerks, temporary staff, interns, and other staff as needed
  • Manage externship recruiting and partnership with local law schools as needed


Your Profile

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required
  • A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
  • 4-6 years of experience as Legal Counsel (preferably as in-house counsel)
  • Specialized knowledge of supply chain operations, R&D & Quality and other technical matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise business stakeholders
  • Ability to spot legal issues across subject areas and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, business minded solution
  • Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
  • Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
  • Consumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Strong, clear, concise communication skills
  • Ability to communicate to internal clients at all levels of the organization
  • Collaborative, positive, pro-active, solution-oriented approach
  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organize
  • Able to perform administrative takes as needed
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally (


We are looking for CORPORATE COUNSEL within the New York Metropolitan area commutable to our Stamford area to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States. This role will partner with various stakeholders, including senior business partner across Beiersdorf.

About BEIERSDORF

Beiersdorf is a German personal care company that specializes in the production of skin care and beauty products. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Beiersdorf is known for its strong portfolio of brands, including Nivea, Eucerin, and La Prairie. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Beiersdorf is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and support local communities.
Learn more about BEIERSDORF
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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