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Posted June 18, 2018

General Counsel

ND Paper Mills
Chicago, IL Full Time

Global paper and packaging manufacturer is coming to the US! We are establishing our corporate headquarters in the Chicago area (Oakbrook Terrace), and...

Global paper and packaging manufacturer is coming to the US! We are establishing our corporate headquarters in the Chicago area (Oakbrook Terrace), and we are looking for top talent to join our organization. We are a dynamic and engaging company - this will feel like a startup, with the backing of one of the most successful companies in the world! If you are a motivated, passionate, and driven individual, then we may have a position for you!

Role Summary

Provides legal advice and recommendations for action to executives, management, and team members regarding matters of varying complexity which have or may have a material dollar impact on business activities and operations. Utilizes a knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand. Research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, negotiates complex agreements, gather relevant case related information using multiple sources and methods, manages litigation, provide direction to external counsel, other professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.

Essential Functions

Works independently and exercises wide latitude while providing guidance in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching, and resolving legal matters within corporate legal policies to ensure that Company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Researches and is aware of related issues and changes in the law, and anticipates the potential impact of changes on the organization. Provides counsel to senior leadership, including executive management, regarding risks and possible risk mitigation plans.
Leads the legal aspect of contract negotiations. Drafts and negotiates highly complex and unique agreements, reviews legal documents, and provides recommendations. Supervises the work of outside counsel.
Uses high level of deep and broad experience to oversee the work on assignments that require a deep understanding of the company's business needs, strategy, and operations as they relate to the given area of legal specialty.
Oversees and leads legal negotiation with customers and third parties. Oversees and leads the preparation, recommendation, and execution of legal documents by analyzing, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing these documents to ensure consistency with respect to the company’s philosophy or principles with respect to risk and commercial and legal soundness.
Leads investigations and oversees the handling of claims by and against organization, and may include supervising outside counsel on third party claims and litigation.
Conducts interviews, prepares reports, responds to interrogatories, and conducts litigation and pretrial work.
Has decision-making authority on legal, liability, risk, insurance, and legal compliance issues.
Oversees the review and response to insurance coverage requirements requested contractually by customers and third parties.
Oversees the planning, directing and legal management of company intellectual property matters, including, without limitations, patent matters (including applications, disputes and infringement analysis), and trade secret and nondisclosure issues.
Prepares reports for and advises executive management as to the company's position on intellectual property issues. Supervises the use of external legal counsel regarding intellectual property matters.
Shares knowledge in areas of special interest to the company, including, intellectual property, labor and employment, software licensing issues, international and domestic contract law, privacy, data protection, financial services, insurance issues, general corporate matters, servicing, vendor procurement, and other issues affecting outsourcing of financial and payment related services.

Requirements:

Law Degree (Juris Doctor)
Licensed to practice law in Illinois
7+ years of legal experience, including in-house corporate law experience
Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors
Experience managing other attorneys and supervising support staff in corporation
Experience in directing strategy and managing complex IP litigation cases

Competencies include:

Ability to partner effectively with business clients in a collaborative environment to understand and achieve stated business objectives within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision;
Influential, with the ability to become a trusted, visible resource for business clients;
An effective communicator with business partners, members of the legal department, and opposing counsel who can contribute to business decisions with convincing advice and who can express information clearly and in a manner appropriate for the audience;
Ability to assess the impact of advice on the business and foresee consequences;
Willing and able to take on new challenges;
A team player who is able to work with colleagues to improve team effectiveness while contributing his/her own ideas;
Cost-conscious and aware of budget implications of decisions;
Able to handle confidential information and data requiring the highest degree of attention to preserve confidentiality; and
Exhibit a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

This listing expired on Aug 15. Applications are no longer accepted.

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