Corporate Counsel

Hybrid – Atlanta. In-House. Experience with the review and negotiation of customer, supplier agreements, vendor contracts , or real estate leases and related documentation to support our specialty packaging businesses.

Job Purpose:

Our Corporate Counsel position will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for Veritiv’s business segments (i.e. Packaging, Facility Solutions, and Print Solutions) with respect to contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and customer and supplier relations. This role will provide practical, business-minded advice that assists Veritiv in accomplishing its objectives while minimizing legal risk. The Counsel will report to Senior Counsel and will work closely with Veritiv’s team of attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff.

Job Responsibilities:

● Draft, review and provide legal advice regarding customer and supplier contracts for corporate, regional and local accounts.
● Provide legal guidance to sales management and professionals, category management and other functional units in connection with day-to-day operations.
● Coordinate resolution of business unit needs with other corporate functions such as credit, information technology and finance.
● Coordinate review and completion of sales and supplier agreements, confidentiality, consignment, dedicated Inventory and other Veritiv form agreements.
● Provide legal advice and assistance with requests for proposals and bids, including federal, state and local bids.
● Stay informed as to regulatory requirements impacting the products and services supplied by the business segments.
● Coordinate review and completion of sales and supplier agreements, confidentiality, consignment, dedicated inventory and other Veritiv form agreements.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Proactive, problem-solving approach with a passion for taking initiative and achieving company objectives.
● Excellent writing and interpersonal skills and ability to interact and gain credibility with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
● Ability to think strategically and give practical advice, appropriately weighing legal and business objectives.
● Willingness to devote necessary time and effort to learn the distribution industry with a focus on Veritiv’s business segments and a general understanding of key business processes and objectives.
● A high degree of professionalism, discretion and business judgment.

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related job experience.● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Juris Doctoral Degree

What We Offer

● Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.

● Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.

● Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.

● Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.