<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-10og78z eu4oa1w0"><div>
<p><b>The Company </b></p>
<p>Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values, which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership and Leadership.</p>
<p> Forbes recently recognized Newell Brands on its list of Best Employers for Women 2023.</p>
<p></p>
<p><b>Overall Purpose</b><br> <br> Reporting to the Lead Segment Counsel of Newell Brands Home and Commercial Segment, the Senior Business Counsel is responsible for supporting the lead Segment Counsel in day-to-day legal affairs. The Senior Business Counsel will directly interface with and deliver advice to business counterparts in the Company. The Senior Business Counsel will primarily support the Newell Brands Procurement teams in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and training. Responsibilities may also include, among others, contract review and negotiation of commercial agreements; marketing and advertising claims advice; regulatory compliance research and advice; administration of legal topics training; supporting company data privacy program; and support on key strategic initiatives, including reorganizations, mergers _38_ acquisitions, and ecommerce matters. The role also entails working with other internal specialized attorneys and other roles within the Company on certain areas such as intellectual property, employment counseling, regulatory matters, and product liability, as well as working collaboratively with international legal team members. The Senior Business Counsel role presents a great opportunity for engaging on a breadth of interesting legal topics and interfacing with company clients at all levels and functions at a global consumer goods company delivering a diverse range of consumer products through multi-channel capabilities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This Senior Business Counsel role is based out of Newell Brands• corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Newell Brands• current work from home policy at this location and for this role is minimum 3 days per week in the office.<br> <br> <b>Specific Accountabilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Primary legal support for Procurement function: Serve as primary legal counsel supporting North America Procurement function. Key responsibilities include reviewing, and negotiating procurement agreements, such as master services agreements, master purchase of goods agreements, capital equipment supply agreements, consulting agreements, software licensing and service agreements, staffing agreements, purchase orders, and non-disclosure agreements. Providing strategic counsel to Procurement team members regarding ongoing vendor relationships, risk mitigation, and dispute management. Collaborate and coordinate with international and regional team legal team members on drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements.</li>
<li>Business segment legal support: Counsel business segment clients on wide range of legal issues, which may include advertising and marketing claims, data privacy regulations, compliance, product safety, antitrust, product packaging and labelling, regulatory matters, or pre-litigation disputes. Assist in acquisition and divestiture activities. Assist business clients in mitigating business risk, managing early-stage disputes, and developing proposals for resolution. </li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctorate from ABA-approved law school</li>
<li>4+ years relevant experience</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law in at least one state</li>
<li>Hands-on legal professional possessing outstanding technical, analytical, communication, and influencing skills</li>
<li>Proven maturity level / presence with senior executives</li>
<li>Good presentation skills</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Experience _38_ Skills*</b></p>
<br>
<ul>
<li>In-house Counsel experience </li>
<li>Experience with consumer goods industry</li>
<li>Experience in drafting and negotiating procurement/supply agreements </li>
<li>Expertise in commercial law</li>
<li>Experience with public, multi-national corporations</li>
<li>Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines</li>
<li>Expertise in dealing with complex business issues and ability to grasp complex legal issues quickly</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex information in simple terms</li>
<li>Ability to work in a collaborative manner</li>
<li>Motivated, self-started, and ability to independently manage workload</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>We realize potential applicants may not have all of the Preferred Experience _38_ Skills, and we encourage potential applicants to apply even if they do not meet all of the Preferred Experience _38_ Skills. </b></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p><b>Key Interfaces</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Procurement specialists</li>
<li>Product managers and direct reports</li>
<li>Marketing personnel</li>
<li>Product designers and engineers</li>
<li>Operations and supply chain personnel</li>
<li>Risk Management</li>
<li>Outside counsel</li>
<li>Specialist attorneys in the Company (litigation; trademark; patent; employment; regulatory; securities)</li>
<li>Legal department and business segment leadership</li>
</ul>_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
</div></div>