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JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Counsel, Commercial will report to Graphic Packaging's Assistant General Counsel. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, enjoys partnering closely with business leaders, and brings strong judgment to a wide range of commercial matters. Experience or interest in sustainability, environmental compliance, or ESG initiatives is a significant plus.
You will serve as a trusted advisor across the organization, helping structure, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements, while ensuring the company's operations align with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
This is an on-site role requiring presence in the office at least four days per week to support close collaboration with internal stakeholders..
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Must work within and adhere to the company's Code of Conduct and Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
- Work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week
- Serve as strategic advisor providing clear, actionable, risk-based legal advice associated with commercial activities to internal stakeholders, including the executive leadership team, operations, and sales
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial sales agreements, non-disclosure agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and other agreements as required by the assigned business unit(s)
- Oversee and manage dispute resolution including commercial claims and litigation
- Oversee and manage various legal resources as needed to address identified issues
- Work independently, organize, and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
- Take direction and accept supervision with a willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
- Demonstrate a willingness to expand legal responsibilities into other areas of law, and take on additional administrative responsibilities and assignments
- Other duties as assigned
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:- 6-12 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house with an emphasis on general commercial transactions
- Environmental law and/or sustainability regulations experience not required but is a plus.
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:- Juris Doctor from accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Georgia
SKILLS:- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment
- Ability to balance legal and business risks
- Open to working outside of comfort zone, learning new areas of the law, and embracing new challenges
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey practical legal advice to internal business stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Positive attitude
DisclaimerThe candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Pay Range$189,400.00 - $252,600.00
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