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<b>Job Number:</b> 230006BW
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<b>Primary Location: </b>Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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<b>Travel: </b>Yes, 10 % of the Time
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<b>Schedule: </b>Full-time
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<b>Base Salary: </b>$100293.00 - $129451.00 per year
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<b>Posted: </b>4/19/2023
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<p><b>WELCOME TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS</b></p>
<p>Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow, and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! </p>
<p>At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at www.myswbenefits.com. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.</p>
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<p><b>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS</b> </p>
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<li>Effectively handles assigned legal activities for business units, functions, or legal practice areas.</li>
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<li>Supports projects and teams - Supports or leads projects and teams providing legal support and solutions to the company's business units or corporate departments.</li>
<li>Provides advice - Provides focused and practical legal advice respecting business operations as well as the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Substantiates positions - Researches, develops and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.</li>
<li>Mitigates risk - Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks. Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.</li>
<li>Compliance - Assists the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and control mechanisms to promote compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Proactive guidance - Stays abreast of new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted.</li>
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<li>Demonstrates the development of legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions.</li>
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<li>Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates</li>
<li>Supports clients on a cost-effective basis</li>
<li>Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as necessary</li>
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<li>Primary Business Partner Engagement</li>
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<li>Engages, communicates with and advises mid-management and operational business level of such clients</li>
<li>Develops basic understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks and returns of business clients</li>
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<li>Mergers and Acquisitions:
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<li>Provide legal support to Corporate Development and Strategy team on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions in the United States and abroad</li>
<li>Draft, negotiate and review confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and definitive transaction documents </li>
<li>Conduct legal due diligence on transactions</li>
<li>Work closely with business and subject matter experts, and outside counsel</li>
<li>Assist with signing and closing of transactions and handling post-closing issues</li>
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<li>Antitrust and Competition Law:
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<li>Develop and maintain knowledge in and understanding of antitrust and competition law through research, study and experience. </li>
<li>Provide substantive antitrust and competition law counseling and advice. </li>
<li>Assist with designing and implementing antitrust and competition law compliance programs</li>
<li>Interact with regulatory authorities on competition related matters</li>
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<li>Commercial Contracts:</li>
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<li>Provide legal opinions and legal advice to all levels of corporate and operating management regarding legal issues with operating and/or strategic implications. </li>
<li>Responsible for the commercial legal affairs of one or more of the Company's operating divisions and one or more of the Company's corporate functions. </li>
<li>Assist in developing and recommending changes in the Company's operations and policies to coincide with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. </li>
<li>Draft, negotiate and review contracts and other documents with legal implications which are encountered in the course of the Company's business. </li>
<li>Manage and direct outside legal counsel, as necessary</li>
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<p><b>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</b> </p>
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<li>FORMAL EDUCATION: </li>
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<p>Required:</p>
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<li>Juris Doctor</li>
<li>License to practice law required (applicable jurisdiction)</li>
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<li>KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:</li>
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<p>Required:</p>
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<li>0-5 years of legal experience</li>
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<li>TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:</li>
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<p>Required:</p>
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<li>PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applications as required.</li>
<li>General working knowledge of legal software</li>
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<p>Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. </p>
<p>As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. </p>
<p>Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. </p>
<p>The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.</p>
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