at Pactiv Evergreen in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
Position Information
Pactiv Evergreen is seeking a corporate transactional and securities attorney with 5-7 years of experience for the position of Senior Counsel, Corporate. Reporting to the Chief Counsel for Securities and Transactions & Assistant Corporate Secretary, this person can be located anywhere in the U.S. The Counsel will be a true business partner, having a meaningful impact on the organization by supplying sound business advice, excellent negotiation skills, and well-informed advice on corporate transactional and securities matters.
Responsibilities
+ Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions, including term sheets, due diligence, preparation of transaction agreements, and closing process;
+ Providing legal counsel on securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including periodic reporting, disclosure controls and procedures and executive officer SOX certifications;
+ Supporting debt and equity financing transactions, including legal management of credit facilities, term loans and equity offerings;
+ Working with HR and benefits teams on employee equity plans and executive compensation matters;
+ Advising investor relations, corporate communications and corporate financial reporting functions on disclosure and securities matters, including in connection with press releases, investor presentations and management presentations;
+ Counsel on internal corporate governance and subsidiary matters, including parent and subsidiary corporate records, creation and dissolution of corporate entities, and corporate authority questions;
+ Experience successfully working in a highly collaborative manner across of a variety of business functions and geographies; and
+ Assisting where needed on other legal matters from time to time, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
+ JD, training at a top national law firm and member of a state bar;
+ 5-7 years of experience gained at a law firm;
+ Significant experience advising on M&A transactions and public company reporting matters;
+ Experience with corporate finance and corporate governance preferred;
+ Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, changing environment and to balance multiple, concurrent projects;
+ Sound and practical business judgment and the ability to provide business-oriented, practical legal advice;
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
+ Ability to effectively manage and/or oversee outside
Pactiv Evergreen is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Pactiv Evergreen, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $150,000 – $220,000.
Why This Is A Great Opportunity
+ The Pactiv Evergreen Legal Department is a fast-paced yet collegial group that provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious law firm associate to begin a career in house. The team prioritizes mentorship and career development and strives to provide opportunities to develop a wide variety of skills.
+ Food packaging is a vital industry, offering greater job stability and the chance to work with advancing technology. As a team member of Pactiv Evergreen, you’re helping us and our customers deliver food safely to millions of consumers.
+ When you become part of Pactiv Evergreen, you’re part of a team that cares about each That’s why we have an industry-leading safety record. We believe in and practice diversity and inclusion. We foster transparent, ongoing communication and a collaborative environment to ensure that Pactiv Evergreen is a great business and a great place to work.
+ We know that our team members are the cornerstone of our success, and we are committed to helping our employees develop professionally. We offer very competitive benefits and compensation packages, and clear career paths.
+ We are truly global in scope: 15,000 team members across North America; around 100 factories and warehouses in North America; around two-thirds of revenues from sustainable products.
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Job Locations US
ID 2024-25185
Category Legal
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried
