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ORBIS Corporation · 2 days ago

Commercial Counsel

Menasha Corporation is a leader in packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Commercial Counsel to lead their commercial contracting efforts. This role involves providing legal advice to various business units, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and managing outside counsel as necessary.

ManufacturingPackaging ServicesSupply Chain ManagementSustainability

Responsibilities

Lead ORBIS’ commercial contracting efforts by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and SaaS agreements
Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, and Procurement/Sourcing teams as a trusted advisor, providing clear, practical, and timely legal guidance that advances business objectives while appropriately managing risk
Maintain and enhance commercial legal infrastructure, from processes to templates, focusing on improving efficiency and accelerating transactions while appropriately managing risk
Communicate with and manage outside legal counsel as required
Provide coverage for other members of the Legal Department as needed
Operate with a limited level of attorney supervision
Assume other legal- or compliance-related responsibilities, special projects, and duties as assigned
Develop knowledge of ORBIS’ businesses, products, suppliers, customers, and competitors
Perform all duties in a manner that promotes ORBIS’ mission, vision, and values

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Contract draftingNegotiation skillsWisconsin State Bar admissionLegal experienceUniform Commercial CodeAnalytical skillsBusiness judgmentService orientationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingOrganizational abilitiesWork ethicAttention to detail

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar or otherwise eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Wisconsin
4 – 7+ years of relevant legal experience with prior in-house experience and/or mid-size or large law firm experience
Outstanding contract drafting and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to work well with a wide variety of personalities and engage effectively with all levels of employees
Sound business judgment, critical thinking, and decision making in balancing risk, opportunity, and business objectives
Professional demeanor and service orientation toward client groups
Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and handle and prioritize many diverse matters
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities
Self-starting with a strong work ethic
Highest ethical standards and discretion regarding confidential/proprietary company information
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace environment
Ability to perform administrative responsibilities
Ability to work nights and weekends, when necessary
Ability to professionally accept constructive feedback and criticism

Preferred

Familiarity with Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Company

ORBIS Corporation

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Reusable plastic containers, pallets, dunnage and bulk systems from ORBIS improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability, optimize operations and add sustainability.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carter Zinda
Human Resources Business Partner
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Emily Ells, CDR
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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