Ellsworth Adhesives · 5 days ago
Corporate Counsel-Commercial Affairs (HYBRID)
Germantown, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEllsworth Adhesives is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment, currently seeking a Corporate Counsel-Commercial Affairs. The role involves managing a broad range of commercial legal matters in support of various teams within the company.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Supports the General Counsel with commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of agreements to support Ellsworth’s Marketing, Sales, and Operations Teams
Reviews, drafts, revises, and advises on sales, purchasing, consulting, and service agreements, government subcontractor agreements and FAR/DFAR flow downs, confidentiality and license agreements, and general terms and conditions
Consults and collaborates with Ellsworth’s leaders on conflict and dispute resolution, including potential litigation matters, by identifying, addressing, and escalating issues as they arise, and instituting litigation holds as needed
Manages and monitors Ellsworth’s trademarks and patents, as well as advises on intellectual property strategy and portfolio management within Ellsworth
Assists in the timely support of completing new and renewal licenses, certifications, registrations, questionnaires, and exemptions, as may be required by Ellsworth’s third-party business partners from time to time
Leads or assists the Legal Department’s efforts in the preparation, implementation, and refinement of commercial forms, processes, and procedures, and the development and provision of training related to areas of coverage
Other related duties assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related legal experience and training as a commercial attorney
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admitted, active, and in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin (or with another state bar and registered, or eligible to register, as in-house counsel with the State Bar of Wisconsin)
Able to apply risk-based thinking while multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of management and leaders to influence with or without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to earn respect through communication, professionalism, and presence
History of maintaining organized and comprehensive records
Eagerness for learning new areas of law and expanding legal and business skillsets
Supports a culture of ethical behavior and legal compliance throughout the organization
Preferred
In-house legal experience at a chemical, technology, or aerospace company
Benefits
Health
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Flexible Spending
401(k)
Employee Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Wellness Program
Social Events
Community Involvement
And much more!
Company
Ellsworth Adhesives
Ellsworth Adhesives is a chemicals firm that provides adhesives, sealants, coatings, encapsulants, and dispensing supplies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Copps
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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