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What do a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials for each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and an adhesive manufacturer, currently has a Corporate Counsel-Commercial Affairs opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. The hiring team is open to hiring a Counsel or a Senior Counsel, based on your experience and expertise level.

Are you passionate about legal matters and how you can help your corporation navigate them? Are you excited about a chance to build out processes? Come and join our team at Ellsworth!

You will be a part of Ellsworth's key operations counsel team. You will manage a broad range of commercial matters in support of the Marketing, Sales, and Operations Teams, as well as Ellsworth's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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.

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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).
• The hiring team is open to hiring a Counsel or a Senior Counsel, based upon experience and expertise level.
• 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

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