Senior Commercial Counsel

Join Reynolds Consumer Products …and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment.
If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.
Your Role: As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you be responsible for providing day-to-day guidance on legal issues and risk mitigation strategies for RCP.
This role will effectively make recommendations on direction and issue resolutions while supporting the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel and assisting in the development and implementation of process improvements, policies, and procedures We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace.
You will have the opportunity to: Provide legal advice, guidance, and representation to RCP and its related entities with respect to business, advocacy, commercial, and compliance matters.
Manage legal staff and contractors.
Negotiate and oversee the negotiation drafting and review of a wide range of commercial and real estate agreements.
Support the General Counsel and Deputy General counsel on legal matters related to labor and employment, data privacy, legal compliance, and RCP’s international business.
Build partnerships with business stakeholders to drive brand and company strategy.
Conduct research regarding specific legal and regulatory issues.
Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters.
Monitor and maintain current knowledge of current trends in relevant areas of law and pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
Ultimately, you will operate as a key contributor to the legal and business teams at RCP while advising business partners on a broad range of legal issues.
We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce who will contribute to the Company’s vision, mission, and goals.
You will love it here if… You can successfully juggle multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment You are a forward-thinker You pay great attention to details You are a strong leader and a great team-player We need you to have: JD - Appropriately licensed to practice law in Illinois.
At least 3-5 years’ legal experience.
Excellent speaking and writing skills, including the ability to clearly describe complex issues.
Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy while addressing sensitive or challenging issues with internal or external stakeholders.
Ability to think creatively and strategically.
Icing on the cake: Experience with real estate and contract drafting, review and negotiation.
Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company! Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.
com .
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Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, or disability.
Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster: https://www.
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htm We need you to have: JD - Appropriately licensed to practice law in Illinois.
At least 3-5 years’ legal experience.
Excellent speaking and writing skills, including the ability to clearly describe complex issues.
Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy while addressing sensitive or challenging issues with internal or external stakeholders.
Ability to think creatively and strategically.
Icing on the cake: Experience with real estate and contract drafting, review and negotiation Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company! Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available