Commercial Counsel

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Commercial Counsel

Overview:

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our small but amazing Legal team in our Tampa office! Our Legal Department takes an active role in guiding the direction and structure of our strategic initiatives, products, and commercial arrangements. We are a team of generalists who bring deep knowledge in our areas of expertise while handling the breadth of legal issues that Crown encounters. You will focus your efforts on various commercial matters, primarily including being the lead attorney on indirect procurement contracts for the Americas Division, and responsibility for our form commercial agreements.

About Crown:

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.

The Impact You Will Make:

• In coordination with our Sourcing team, draft, negotiate, review, and interpret commercial agreements with our vendors in the Americas region.
• In coordination with our Risk Management, Information Security and Sourcing teams, among others, participate in pre-engagement vendor diligence and related risk management.
• Create and improve processes, form agreements, document templates, playbooks and policies for all our operations in the Americas, including materials related to sales and purchases of goods, services, internal transactions, etc.
• Advise business partners on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.
• Counseling on regulatory issues and relationship needs.
• Identify potential compliance vulnerability and risk areas, and develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues.
• Conduct research regarding legal and compliance issues affecting Crown’s businesses, translating complex laws and regulations into practical advice and solutions.

Requirements:

• JD degree and active membership in at least one US state bar.
• 3+ years of experience at a mid- or large-size law firm and/or comparable in-house legal experience, ideally working at or advising manufacturing companies.
• Strong background drafting and negotiating commercial agreements -  sourcing and procurement contracts experience is a plus.

• Must have strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also comfortable in a collegial team environment.
• Ability and willingness to quickly develop expertise in legal and regulatory areas to meet the needs of our dynamic business.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including developing strong internal relationships, influencing others, and working as part of cross-functional teams and in partnership with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel (car and/or plane) up to 10% of the time.
• Full time in office culture.  (Yes, really – 5 days a week!)

What Crown Offers You 

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career  

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences   

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
 

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