Corporate and Commercial Counsel (Atlanta, GA, US, 30328)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 24,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

The Counsel, General Corporate and Commercial will report to Graphic Packaging’s Assistant General Counsel and will be responsible for providing legal support to assigned business clients. Counsel will primarily be responsible for drafting various commercial agreements and providing general corporate and commercial law advice and counsel to business clients, but will also have other various responsibilities, including overseeing litigation matters affecting the assigned business, identifying other legal issues as they arise, and arranging for and overseeing the appropriate legal resources for such other legal issues.

JOB FUNCTIONS:  Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Must work within and adhere to the company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
• Draft and assist business in negotiation of various commercial agreements
• Provide timely advice on a broad range of general corporate and commercial law matters
• Assist with various general corporate matters
• Oversee and manage dispute resolution including commercial claims and litigation
• Oversee and manage various legal resources as needed to address identified issues

• Work independently, organize, and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Take direction and accept supervision with a willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment

• Demonstrate a willingness to expand legal responsibilities into other areas of law, and take on additional administrative responsibilities and assignments
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 4-7 years of legal experience in a law firm or in house with an emphasis on general corporate and commercial matters, including contract creation
• Real estate and/or environmental law experience not required but is a plus.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Georgia

SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment
• Ability to balance legal and business risks
• Must be open to working outside of comfort zone, learning new areas of the law, and embracing new challenges
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey practical legal advice to internal business stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong drafting skills
• Positive attitude

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Pay Range: $165,000 - $200,000

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) w/employer matching

• Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Various Voluntary benefits

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] . 

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