• Job Description

  Req#: 84764

  At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

  Senior Legal counsel – US and Canada

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

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team, supporting our US and Canada Market Company activities and units, including in relation to 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 our brands, and promoting good governance. It is headed by the Tetra Pak Group Executive Vice President and General Counsel, who leads a global team of more than 90 world-class lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, corporate governance and risk management, and export control professionals. You will report to the Vice President Legal Affairs Markets Americas.

  The position is permanent, based in Denton, Texas. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

  Tetra Pak is not considering applications (internal or external) that require international relocation to the US.

  What you will do

  This position will give you direct access to our US and Canada business teams, with whom you will be working closely, and will get you to the heart of Tetra Pak US and Canada’s business operations. You will also be interacting with our Legal Affairs colleagues from the region as well as from other geographies worldwide.

  As a Senior Legal counsel for our US and Canada market, you will:

  • Draft, negotiate and provide legal advice with respect to engineering, construction and manufacturing agreements, product supply agreements, procurement agreements, marketing agreements, equipment lease and sale agreements and other commercial agreements
  • Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, present clear recommendations for both advancement of projects and compliance with Tetra Pak policies and procedures, and assure legal compliance across the full spectrum of legal issues facing the company
  • Manage litigation matters as they arise, including management 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 support for two unionized manufacturing facilities
  • Act as the corporate secretary for the US Tetra Pak entities, manage necessary actions and prepare related documents for discussion with Boards of Directors
  • Manage, supervise and encourage the development of the US and Canada legal team

  We believe you have

  • Eight or more years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained in relation to the manufacturing sector in both law firm and in-house environments
  • 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, and ability to gain entrance to the bar of Texas within 1 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

  We Offer You

  • A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
  • A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

  Apply Now

  If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

  This job posting expires on December 10, 2023.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• About the company

  Tetra Pak is a Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company with head offices in Lund, Sweden, and Pully, Switzerland.

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