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Barr Brands International, Inc. · 1 month ago

Associate Corporate Counsel

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barr Brands International, Inc. is a leader in the home improvement and household care industry, seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on a variety of contracts. The role involves managing legal risk, ensuring compliance across business functions, and supporting commercial operations through drafting and negotiating contracts.

ChemicalConsumer GoodsManufacturingService IndustrySupply Chain ManagementWholesale

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate of a wide range of contracts, including vendor/supplier agreements, distribution agreements, customer agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs and other corporate and commercial contracts

Provide timely legal advice and counsel on contractual rights and obligations to help department heads understand the legal implications of business strategies to make informed decisions

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and industry regulations, such as product safety and labeling (CPSC, FTC, FPLA), environmental and chemical regulations (FIFRA, TSCA, CAA, and VOC regulations), advertising, marketing, and IP regulations, trade, customs, and supply chain regulations and data privacy and consumer protection regulations

Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures and training for commercial contracts

Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from milestone tracking to database management, to ensure visibility, accuracy, and accountability across the organization

Anticipate and evaluate risks in contractual relationships, recommending practical legal solutions to reduce exposures and strengthen business outcomes

Provide legal support for marketing, sales, R&D, finance, and operations to align contract terms with strategic priorities and drive cross-functional collaboration

Champion compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all aspects of commercial contracting

Manage and liaise with outside counsel on specialized matters as needed, contribute to high-impact special projects, and provide reporting and insights to the General Counsel

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Commercial contractsRegulatory complianceContract management systemsMicrosoft OfficeLegal expertiseBusiness acumenCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing with a state bar

At least five years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house work in a manufacturing, distribution or logistics related industry

Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, business law and regulatory compliance

Ability to anticipate and analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to partner with marketing, operations, finance, and sales teams and to advise business leaders and executives

Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading and analytical skills and the capability of managing multiple priorities independently

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with contract management systems preferred

Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Company

Barr Brands International, Inc.

Barr Brands International, Inc. is an employee-owned company driven by integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Barr Brands includes W.M.

Founded in 1946

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees