Hybrid Corporate Counsel – Commercial Affairs

at Ellsworth Adhesives

• Job title: Corporate Counsel – Commercial Affairs
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Germantown, United States

About the role

• Corporate Counsel managing commercial legal matters for Ellsworth Corporation. Working closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to navigate legal challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supports the General Counsel with commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of agreements to support Ellsworth’s Marketing, Sales, and Operations Teams.
• Reviews, drafts, revises, and advises on sales, purchasing, consulting, and service agreements, government subcontractor agreements and FAR/DFAR flow downs, confidentiality and license agreements, and general terms and conditions.
• Consults and collaborates with Ellsworth’s leaders on conflict and dispute resolution, including potential litigation matters, by identifying, addressing, and escalating issues as they arise, and instituting litigation holds as needed.
• Manages and monitors Ellsworth’s trademarks and patents, as well as advises on intellectual property strategy and portfolio management within Ellsworth.
• Assists in the timely support of completing new and renewal licenses, certifications, registrations, questionnaires, and exemptions, as may be required by Ellsworth’s third-party business partners from time to time.
• Leads or assists the Legal Department’s efforts in the preparation, implementation, and refinement of commercial forms, processes, and procedures, and the development and provision of training related to areas of coverage.
• Other related duties assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related legal experience and training as a commercial attorney.
• In-house legal experience at a chemical, technology, or aerospace company preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted, active, and in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin (or with another state bar and registered, or eligible to register, as in-house counsel with the State Bar of Wisconsin).
• Able to apply risk-based thinking while multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of management and leaders to influence with or without direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to earn respect through communication, professionalism, and presence.
• History of maintaining organized and comprehensive records
• Eagerness for learning new areas of law and expanding legal and business skillsets
• Supports a culture of ethical behavior and legal compliance throughout the organization

Benefits

• Health
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Social Events
• Community Involvement