Junior Counsel - Operational Legal Affairs

Junior Counsel - Operational Legal Affairs

We care for skin. We care for our people.

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.

• A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
• A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage

Unique benefits that consider the whole person.

We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:

• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model - hybrid (at least 3 days on-site)

Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:

We know that experience comes in all forms. We are looking for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team.

We are looking for a Junior Counsel based in Stamford, Connecticut to lead various legal and compliance initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Legal Operational Affairs - this crucial role will partner with various stakeholders across the Beiersdorf business.

• Assist in legal topics related to company operations, product production, company initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate a high volume of various operational contracts (e.g. supply and manufacturing agreements, IT/software, R&D, Quality, Finance, Human resources, etc.
• Support Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)system (database, policy, templates etc.) and ensure CLM system is meeting company requirements.
• Support the contract library and any applicable contract databases, including uploading and tracking of documents, and backend support of the contract database.
• Support compliance programs, train colleagues on legal and company policies when necessary, and track and report such compliance.
• Localize, maintain, update and manage company policies as needed and support SOPs and other operational documents.
• Support corporate housekeeping for Beiersdorf including but not limited to drafting and executing board consents, resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documents matters.
• Assist with audits and other risk management initiatives.
• Manage and support department budget, including tracking legal billing and invoicing.
• Handling legal administrative task, back-office request, and coordinating for the legal dept.
• Support other legal matters as needed.

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required
• A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or Connecticut In-House Counsel bar
• 2-4 years of experience as Legal Counsel in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation or in an international business law firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to internal clients at all levels of the organization
• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts
• Experience with advertising laws/regulations or intellectual property preferred is a plus
• In-house counsel experience preferred
• Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
• Experience with legal matters and legal framework in North America (US/Canada)
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organized
• Must be flexible and open to handling administrative and back-office tasks
• Must be able to work independently and in cooperation with others
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally (<15%)
• Relocation assistance is not available

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.