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Posted August 13, 2018

General Counsel

Pearson Packaging Systems
Spokane, WA Full Time

Pearson Packaging Systems (Pearson) specializes in the design, production, integration and service of secondary packaging automation solutions. Pearson...

Pearson Packaging Systems (Pearson) specializes in the design, production, integration and service of secondary packaging automation solutions. Pearson provides packaging equipment to the largest and most well-known food, beverage, consumer products, and e-commerce brands around the world. We are currently looking for a dynamic individual as General Counsel at our corporate headquarters located in Spokane, Washington.

Responsibilities:  

The General Counsel is responsible for leading strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Examples include:

Research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts. Types of contracts include equipment sales, consulting, product supply, construction, lease, financing, non-disclosure, employee severance, and business combinations.
Provide senior management with day-to-day legal perspective and guidance, as well as risk assessment and mitigation.
Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel.
Assist with management of our intellectual property portfolio.
Assist with a variety of corporate matters including organizational documents, processes, company structure, and management of corporate entities.
Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications: 

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and admission to the Washington state bar.
Minimum of three legal experience.
Highly practical and business-oriented.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and partner effectively in a team environment.

Benefits: 

Base salary
Earning potential DOE
Top-tier benefit plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, EAP
401K with matching contributions
Continuing education

This listing expired on Oct 08. Applications are no longer accepted.

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