JOB DESCRIPTION Associate General Counsel Serve a growing 1B+ Group of businesses within a public Fortune 500 manufacturer of consumer and industrial products Trusted business partner & advisor role with pathway to GC as part of a three-year succession plan Help the business achieve its goals while flagging potential issues and managing risk Join an experienced collaborative informal and highly results-focused legal team that knows how to get things done and bring others along Report directly to the General Counsel Live within a 3 hour drive of the Cleveland OH area or near an airline hub city with a short direct flight in future as GC Cleveland residence will be essential Responsibilities Develop strong partnerships with business leadership to provide counsel in connection with strategic plans while managing risk Handle the review drafting and negotiating of all types of agreements letters of intent including but not limited to purchase orders private label agreements supply agreements and toll manufacturing agreements and memoranda of understanding Provide counsel and advice to the business in developing strategic relationships including drafting and negotiating documentation in connection with strategic alliances Provide counsel and advice to the business on pre litigation conflicts to drive effective resolution Manage legal matters in Europe the UK Central America and South America Coordinate and manage outside counsel e