Senior Counsel
Balchem Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montvale • New Jersey • United States
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About the role
- Provide legal guidance and advice to one or more of Balchem's global business segments regarding all aspects of the business.
- Review and negotiate various corporate, commercial, and procurement agreements.
- Review various marketing claims and assist in resolving commercial disputes.
- Collaborate with different functions and business segments.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Communicate effectively at all levels within the company.
- Be involved in various matters (including M&A and litigation) and grow as a trusted legal counsel and business partner.
- Report to the Company’s Deputy General Counsel.
Requirements
- Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice and member in good standing of any state bar.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong contracting skills.
- Experience in advertising law is a bonus.
- Able to diagnose and efficiently solve problems.
- Eagerness and adaptability to learn new areas of the law.
- Requires commute to our Montvale, NJ headquarters.
- Ability to multi-task, be adaptable, and manage various matters effectively.
- Strong business acumen and ability to provide sound, practical legal advice and solutions.
- Ability to take initiative and lead various projects.
- Highest level of integrity and strong work ethic.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates.
- Operate typical office equipment such as computer.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
- Some travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K with company match
- hybrid work model
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
law degreecontracting skillsadvertising lawM&A experiencelitigation experience
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsleadership skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitybusiness acumeninitiativeintegritywork ethiccommunication skillsmulti-tasking
Certifications
J.D.state bar membership