Beiersdorf Stamford , CT 06901
Posted 2 months ago
Caring for skin means caring for people.
It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.
At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and fosters innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.
A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.
At Beiersdorf, you'll find:
A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
Nimble teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact
A dynamic community of life-long learners that values acumen, aptitude and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise
A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive
A collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity and courage
Unique benefits that consider the whole person.
We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:
Generous and flexible PTO policy
Summer Friday hours
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
401k match
Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues
Dynamic work model - a hybrid model of at least 3 days in-office collaboration
Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:
We know that experience comes in all forms and we're not necessarily looking for individuals who can hit the ground running ('check all the boxes') but may bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring news skills to the team.
OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel based in Stamford, Connecticut office to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States.
Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs for North America, this crucial role will partner with various stakeholders across the Beiersdorf business to protect and grow the brand.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contracts
Manage legal topics arising from or related to supply chain, logistics, production, quality inquiries, R&D/Clinical topics, product innovations and company operations
Provide legal insight and support to international stakeholders/project managers on US contract negotiations and post contract execution topics, especially with manufacturing matters
Coordinate with and advise cross functional teams on legal considerations and potential risks within supply chain or R&D projects that are steered globally or locally
Advise and collaborate with executives, managers, and other personnel to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support
Draft and negotiate a high volume of complex contracts including but not limited to supply and manufacturing, logistics, custom brokers/power of attorneys, real estate, IT/software license, R&D, quality, finance, human resources, etc.)
Draft contract templates and other legal documents including but not limited to global group standards, processes, and global framework and intercompany agreements
Coordinate as necessary with corporate, regional, and global legal colleagues on supply chain and contract matters, and ensure local contracts align with global frameworks agreements
Manage the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents, and backend support of the contract databases
Manage and Maintain Contract Management System (CLM) including templates, stakeholder inquiries, system enhancements, access, and licenses
Ensure the CLM system is operating correctly, is housing the required documentation, and is meeting company requirements
Operational Responsibilities
Be the main legal contact and business partner to all operational teams and functions
Work closely with operational partners to ensure understanding of the business in order to provide legal advice or assist with escalating/proactively addressing topics.
Support supply chain legal topics on all phases of the planning, production, importation, transportation, scrapping and the customer distribution cycle
Work closely with quality and respond to inquiries on stability, storage, and raw material topics.
Coordinate and manage responses to Retailer inquiries and requests for COAs or other quality/R&D documentation
Support R&D innovation and project initiatives as needed
Manage ways of collaborating with international colleagues who may be unfamiliar with US contractual requirements or internal policies for the US.
Create PowerPoint presentations and present to management on legal topics as needed.
Support Mergers and Acquisitions and post merger integrations on topics such as contracts and data transfers.
Stay informed and up to date on legal developments impacting the industry.
Compliance and Legal Department Management Responsibilities
Manage company compliance program
Understand Global compliance program, Local compliance program and localize policies/materials
Closely collaborate with Beiersdorf HQ's legal & compliance teams on process and compliance matters and communications
Train colleagues on legal and company policies when necessary, and track and report such compliance trainings
Manage compliance reporting (tracking numbers/ dates/ system entries)
Keep up to date and inform the key stakeholders on compliance laws, regulations, case rulings, and changes that impact the business/ industry
Manage department SOPs and other operational documents with cross functional departments as needed. Maintain corporate housekeeping for Beiersdorf including but not limited to board consents, resolutions, minutes, and other corporate entity maintenance matters with HQ corporate legal colleagues and other affiliates
Manage filing and submission of such corporate records both internally and externally as needed
Assist with audits and other risk management initiatives
Liaise with external lawyers and manage legal budget in collaboration with Finance department
Track legal costs, invoices, purchase orders etc. for dept
Assist with other matters and provide coverage for North America Legal department as needed
Supervise law clerks, temporary staff, interns, and other staff as needed
Manage externship recruiting and partnership with local law schools and supervise interns and law clerks
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required
A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for the Connecticut In-House Counsel Bar
6-10 years of experience as Legal Counsel in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation or in an international business law firm
Specialized knowledge of supply chain operations, R&D & Quality and other technical matters.
Demonstrated ability to approach issues with both C-suite executives and general counsel mindset, considering business priorities in providing legal recommendations and solutions, as well as the ability to spot legal issues across disciplines and facilitate conversations with the right subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of holistic, actionable legal counsel to stakeholders
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
Experience with advertising laws/regulations or intellectual property preferred a plus
Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
Consumer products or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions and post merger integrations a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to internal clients at all levels of the organization
Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
Collaborative, pro-active, solution-oriented mindset
Strong negotiation and facilitation skills
Able to perform administrative takes as needed
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organize
Must be pro-active and have creative problem solving skills
The ability to travel domestically and internationally (<25%)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
At Beiersdorf, we embrace Diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.
Beiersdorf North America Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2024
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team 2023, 2024
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2022, 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Happiest Employees 2022,2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 5% of companies for CEO rating on Comparably
Beiersdorf North America is ranked in the top 10% of companies for Leadership rating on Comparably
Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf
Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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