Corporate Legal Counsel

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.      Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  Job Description The Legal Counsel provides legal support, counsel and services to the assigned Business Group. Aspects span commercial, compliance and litigation matters as well as support of corporate governance and portions of public company reporting. This role involves protecting the organization’s interests and rights through the provision of legal counsel and guidance to ensure business activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards. As a Counsel, this role reports to the Business Group Legal leader and is anticipated to work in assigned areas independently with contributions to the Business Group and Global Legal function. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Partner with the Sr. Legal Counsel (EU) to help develop, manage and assess the corporate compliance program designed to prevent, detect and mitigate occurrences of non-compliance to include, but not limited to: Insider Trading, Whistleblower hotline, global compliance training programs, anti-corruption program and Corporate Code of Conduct. Assist the Global General Counsel and the Corporate Secretary with the review and drafting of various US public company filings and advising on up-coming SEC/NYSE rule changes and developments. Support the corporate functions and special projects and other job responsibilities as assigned by the Corporate General Counsel. Lead the management (including draft, review, revision, negotiation, completion, renewal, etc.) of a wide range of agreements and/or clauses, including commercial agreements, procurement and IT contracts, banking / treasury documents, confidentiality agreements, terms of engagement for advisers and consultants, etc. Advise on a number of corporate projects (including as Lead), including those relating to tax, pensions, legal restructurings, treasury matters, subsidiary management and other corporate matters. Work to continuously improve legal advice, systems, tools, templates, processes, policies or other systems related to the foregoing. Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting applicable key documents, presenting clear recommendations and ensuring compliance.  Manage or assist in the management of outside counsel, ensuring overall quality support. May support portions of legal due diligence and negotiation for acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisition and disposal of real property. Evaluate and provide advice on legal risk with associated business opportunities. Partner with Human Resources in applicable employment-related matters. Manage litigation, arbitration and other aligned matters of representation. Participate in legal briefings, acting as the organizational representative. Prepare for and participate in the resolution process of disputes (e.g. product liability, governmental investigation, commercial employment, tax, etc.). Support adherence to a legal budget for the practice group, including costs for internal salaries, training, travel and outside legal and professional expenses. Work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel (EU) May partner with the Office of Intellectual Property Counsel on applicable IP related matters. Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting applicable key documents, presenting clear recommendations and ensuring compliance. May support managing outside counsel and other outside vendors/partners for applicable matters. Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting the industry and ensure organizational alignment to applicable matters WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU Law degree (minimum LLB / Juris Doctorate) required with qualification to practice in the US. 5-7 years’ legal & compliance experience in first-class law firm and/or in-house legal environment. US-qualified lawyer with top-tier US law firm training or experience, Strong compliance experience Strong know how in commercial contracts (including procurement contracts), corporate law and general compliance required. Experience in partnering with and managing external counsel highly preferred. Proficiency in a manufacturing industry, and B2B environment preferred. Some experience with labor and employment matters is a plus. Experience with SEC/NYSE public company filings is a plus. Experience with M&A is a plus. Our Expectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. About Amcor Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 50,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 250 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Facebook I Twitter I YouTube