Legal Counsel

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Healthcare Coverage: Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Family Support: Paid parental leave

• Retirement Savings: 401K eligibility

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and highly motivated lawyer to partner with and provide proactive legal advice as a Legal Counsel to Avery Dennison’s Solutions Group (SG) businesses in North America. The SG businesses are commercially complex, connecting the physical and digital worlds, and selling integrated solutions comprised of hardware, software, and label consumables to major global brands and retailers, national sports leagues, and teams. In this role, the selected candidate will work closely with senior leaders, others in the business, and the Law Department on all legal matters. They will also be responsible for managing outside counsel on specific projects and litigation and be a key member of the Americas legal team. This position reports to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Americas.

Key Responsibilities

This role operates on a hybrid schedule based out of our Mentor, Ohio facility. Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the North American SG business teams, providing sound, business-focused, and strategic guidance on a wide variety of commercial, legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.

• Identify and effectively communicate risks and legal developments to senior leadership, functional leaders, and colleagues in the Law Department to implement strategic and pragmatic solutions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex contracts, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, integrated solution agreements, and strategic customer or procurement contracts.

• Manage and oversee outside counsel on litigation matters and other strategic projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing outside counsel spend.

• Develop and deliver training to internal clients on various legal and regulatory topics while assisting in the improvement of legal support processes and templates.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the state of residence.

• 8+ years of legal experience with a proven ability to effectively manage a variety of complex legal matters.

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in a manufacturing, retail, CPG, or technology environment.

• Experience conducting or managing litigation alongside strong prioritization, delegation, and workload-management skills.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, business-oriented approach with a commitment to corporate values.

The salary range for this position is $164,000- $244.900 year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

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