Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!
Are you ready for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking an Assistant Counsel who will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and related documents, as well as contract administration and management. This is a hands-on role within a fast growing, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to work on a variety of other legal matters within other areas of the business as needs arise, such as marketing and advertising, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Prepare, review, and support negotiations of commercial contracts, including customer sales agreements and confidentiality agreements, using existing templates and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Advise and counsel various stakeholders on contractual issues and risk assessment (including in negotiating price, delivery terms, warehousing arrangements, warranty, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other commercial terms).
- Oversee the set-up and maintenance of all Americas contract files in contract database, including performing contract review for required inputs, to ensure a complete and correct set of electronic documents is maintained and fully compliant with company policies and guidelines.
- Work cross-functionally with IT professionals, Operations analysts, and other stakeholders on requests related to contract analysis and enhancements to contract database
- Monitors, processes and documents Company’s business licenses/registrations, and assists in preparing and filing corporate change notices
- Maintain certain corporate governance documents
- Develop best practices, including training materials for business units, to enhance and expedite contract review process.
- Apply strategic and innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues and savings, minimize risk, and foster long-term business relationships.
- Develop best practices, including training materials for business units, to enhance and expedite contract review process.
- Opportunities to work in other aspects of the business, such as marketing and advertising, regulatory, intellectual property, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.
- Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin Values.”
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school required
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois or ability to register as in-house counsel in Illinois
- At least 2 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts strongly preferred (g., confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, procurement contracts, sales agreements, master services agreements, etc.)
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of additional areas of law (e.g., marketing and advertising law, consumer protection law, product regulatory issues, commercial real estate leases, eCommerce, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, employment law, intellectual property, etc.) a plus
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, sales-driven culture preferred
- Experience working with manufacturers or distributors of goods preferred
- Ability to learn quickly and willingness to assist on other matters
- Must be service-oriented and proactive with the ability to provide rapid, practical, business-oriented advice directly to business units
- Strong, clear, concise verbal and written communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to senior management and internal clients at all levels of the organization
- Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent judgment and high level of integrity and professionalism
Working Environment:
- Office environment at our Corporate Headquarters currently located at 525 W. Monroe Street in Chicago, IL. We plan to relocate to our new office space in Q1 of 2026 which will be located in the Merchandise Mart.
Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance including dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Vision insurance options
- Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
- Health club reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
- Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
- Employee referral program
- Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
- Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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What We Do
Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design & innovation, global sourcing, warehousing & logistics, quality advocacy, financing & consulting services for customers across all industries. Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and services.
