Location: Kansas
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description"><div> No Relocation Assistance Offered # 153767 - Kansas City, Kansas, United States At Hill's we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you're interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply. As part of Colgate-Palmolive, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that's a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. Join an exciting opportunity to become a part of the Hill’s Global Legal Organization! We are presently recruiting for the position of Hill's Associate Legal Counsel. This position will report to the Hill’s Legal Director, Americas and will be a key contributor in leading meetings with internal clients, highlighting issues, creating action plans that include developing and presenting recommendations and providing comprehensive analyses that includes formulating arguments and managing legal knowledge management systems. An outline of major position responsibilities will include the below areas. What You Will Do <ul> <li> Provide advice to clients and progress contract matters from initial meeting through advice, contract drafting, negotiation and final conclusion;</li> <li> Provide autonomous advice, guidance and counsel to the internal business clients regarding the appropriate legal framework and contractual embodiment of that framework for relationships between Hill's and its third party suppliers;</li> <li> Progress matters from initial meeting through advice, contract drafting, negotiation and final conclusion, where possible;</li> <li> Partner with CP attorneys and/or outside counsel for drafting resolutions and minutes in preparation of Board of Director and Shareholder meetings;</li> <li> Review/draft Board documents for various Hill's legal entities, progressing subsidiary action approval requests per internal process;</li> <li> Liaise with Hill’s attorneys on Intercompany Administrative Services, Distribution, Sales, Line of Credit/Loan, Agreements, etc,;</li> <li> Perform general legal activities including coordinating internal witnesses, deposition schedules/certifications for support on litigation matters, assistance with insurance matters;</li> <li> Draft legal letters and resolve demands involving relevant Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's stakeholders;</li> <li> Perform legal research necessary for Hill’s to respond to discovery requests;</li> <li> Perform legal research and prepare summaries and advice based on research.</li> </ul> Required Qualifications: <ul> <li> Bachelor’s degree + JD or equivalent legal qualification in a foreign jurisdiction;</li> <li> Admission to US bar;</li> <li> Minimum of 3 years or more experience in a corporate law department or law firm;</li> <li> Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Drive;</li> <li> Experienced in performing legal research and proficient with legal database tools (i.e., Pacer, Westlaw, Bloomberg);</li> <li> Proven ability to organize, manage and interpret a high volume of legal information;</li> <li> Strong drafting skills.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li> At least 3 years or more prior work experience in a legal capacity in a corporate law department working with senior counsel and senior business leaders;</li> <li> Undergraduate degree in business or an MBA.</li> </ul> #LI-Hybrid Salary Range $100,000 - $140,000 USD Pay is based on several non discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skills and office location. In addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and competitive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application. Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. </div></div>
Posted: 29-Jun-2023
Updated: 08-Sep-2024
Closed: 30-Nov-2023
Experience: 3+ years
Employer Type: In-House

Hill's Associate Legal Counsel

Hill's Pet Nutrition