Interim Legal Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Legal Counsel.

Overview: A leading International Vending and Recycling Company, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the company’s Legal Department. This is a hybrid position that will require at least two days a week in the office.

Legal Counsel will support The Company’s North American business, which sells recycling equipment and operates recycling processing facilities and bottle redemption centers.

Experience: Successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below.

Location: Fairfield County, CT.

Responsibilities Include:

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position works closely with all members of the Legal Department and will handle a variety of legal matters in support of the company’s broader enterprise. The successful candidate will possess a practical, business-oriented mindset, emotional intelligence, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams and navigating complex legal challenges with ease. The ideal candidate will also be intellectually curious and eager to expand their expertise across both legal and business areas.

• Review, draft and negotiate different types of contracts, vendor agreements, and other legal documents, particularly within a supply chain, manufacturing or transportation context.
• Provide clear advice and counsel to all levels of the company, building trust with the operations arm of the business. While providing advice, proactively collaborate with individuals and departments throughout the organization, from front line employees in the plants and out in the field through middle management.
• Assist in management of the company’s real estate portfolio and corporate governance.
• Assist General Counsel with compliance and privacy issues
• Handle pre-litigation dispute resolution (e.g. demand letters, internal reviews).
• Assist with and advise on a variety of Legal Department matters, including performing research, privacy, compliance, real estate issues, employment law, OSHA, etc.
• General support of the Legal Department.
• Utilizing contract/matter management system on a day-to-day basis, and accurately inputting and analyzing contract data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Include:

• JD from an accredited law school and admission in and good standing to a state bar. NY and/or CT bars preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferably in an in-house role.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Experience with company matters within a transportation and manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with contract or matter management systems/technology.
• Fluency with online legal research tools, such as Practical Law.
• Ability to adapt work style across all levels of an organization from front line employees to executives.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to solve problems proactively and with business acumen.
• Consistent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high quality work product on tight deadlines is essential.
• A team player with an open and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company’s Core Values and Leadership Principles.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

JOB ID: 220093