Assistant General Counsel

At Orora, we believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside.

From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer.

It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day.

These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities.

Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team.

We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other.

Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

Position Summary

The Orora Packaging Solutions Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to : general business and corporate law;

commercial contract negotiations and drafting; commercial transactions; intellectual property; and real estate.

Reports to : Associate General Counsel

Location : Remote (only based in U.S,)

Travel : less than 10%

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Strategy Implementation

• Provides legal advice and counsel in broad range of federal and state matters including, but not limited to : intellectual property, real estate, and commercial transactions.
• Provides proactive strategic legal advice and implementation support for a wide range of commercial transactions including : license agreements, product development, equipment leasing, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, supply agreements, strategic partnerships, master purchase agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Assists with Company’s intellectual property initiatives including : ongoing registration program (patents, trademarks, copyrights and domain names), training on intellectual property matters, coordinating with product development and marketing teams to register new copyrights, trademarks and / or patents.
• Performs other duties and / or responsibilities as requested.

Major Challenges and Complexities

• Time Management Requires ability to quickly analyse, assimilate and reason to recommendation over host of often complex legal matters.
• Effective Communications Demands ability to succinctly and typically persuasively verbalize and in writing acquire desired outcomes from supervisors, managers and executives.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years combined law firm and in-house experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of in-house experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with a variety of contacts and in a variety of situations, including executive management team, outside attorneys and business group leaders.
• Strong experience with handling commercial transactions (preferably in a manufacturing context), product marketing and product liability issues, and real estate transactions.
• Able to lead and follow with equal ease, based on circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyse legal and business risks, and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
• Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes, including GDPR and CCPA.

Education and Certifications

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Not only requires core legal competencies of an experienced lawyer, but also ability to manage and lead projects.
• Requires ability to adapt to business’ culture and values coupled with skill and savvy to successfully add value and deliver results in a sometimes ambiguous corporate framework.

About Us

At Orora Packaging Solutions, we believe our packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of what’s inside.

We help customers develop optimized packaging solutions that transform the packaging experience. From custom packaging design and packaging materials to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer.

Our Culture

We believe in a fostering a culture of excellence - based on our Values (what we stand for), Vision (what we want to achieve) and Behaviors (everyone performing to the best of their ability).

What We Value

We value Teamwork, Passion, Respect and Integrity. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities.

Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the industry-leading packaging solutions and displays company

How We Behave

We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other.

Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader. At Orora leadership is encouraged at every level, within the team.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

Here's a sample of the benefits we offer :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
30+ days ago