Senior Legal Counsel – NA Litigation, Employment

CHEP

Senior Legal Counsel providing strategic legal counsel in litigation and employment law across North America. Leading legal strategies and supporting business operations with expertise in employment law and dispute resolution.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses strong judgment and cross-functional partnership skills to effectively advise business units and manage legal risks.

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J.D. DegreeActive Bar MembershipEmployment Law ExpertiseLitigation Strategy Management8+ Years Post-Qualification Experience

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Hard Skills

Commercial TransactionsContract NegotiationMergers and AcquisitionsDue DiligenceLegal Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceIntellectual Property RightsDispute Management

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentExecutive PresenceCross-Functional PartnershipSolution-Oriented Advising

Industry Keywords

Legal CounselBusiness OperationsAsset ManagementLogisticsReal Estate

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide reliable, cost-effective, and timely legal counsel to business units across a wide array of matters affecting the region and the global corporation.
Advise on and negotiate commercial transactions, contracts, and agreements with key customers, vendors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with business goals and legal standards.
Offer strategic legal guidance on major transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with a focus on identifying risks and conducting necessary due diligence.
Manage day-to-day legal issues for business operations, including matters related to plant operations, logistics, asset management, and real estate (e.g., leases, property agreements).
Anticipate, mitigate, and manage legal risks by providing proactive legal strategies and monitoring emerging legal trends that may impact the business.
Support the company’s litigation strategy, manage disputes, and handle intellectual property rights issues, leveraging external counsel when necessary.
Support the development of company policy, operational improvements, and procedural enhancements by providing legal insights on regulatory compliance and business operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or Canada jurisdiction
Bachelor's Degree and qualification from an accredited law school
Strong required expertise in: Employment law
Litigation and dispute strategy
Experience managing outside counsel and complex disputes
Strong judgment in handling privileged, sensitive, and reputationally significant matters
Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to work cross-functionally with non-legal stakeholders
Strong cross-functional partnership skills and the ability to advise business teams in a practical, solution-oriented manner.
At least 8+ years post-qualification experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employed approximately 13,000 people in 60 countries
International organization with a focus on sustainability
Empowerment to bring your authentic self to work
Opportunity for work-life balance and flexibility through Hybrid Work Model