Staff Attorney, Consumer Protection Team, McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a world leader in the spice, flavor, seasonings, condiments, and specialty foods industry, is seeking a full time Legal Counsel. This new hire will work at McCormick's global headquarters located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel – North America.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. As a Fortune 500 company with over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand.

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Overview

As part of McCormick’s Corporate Legal Team, this position is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, dynamic legal department and work with other members of the legal team. The successful candidate will be a motivated and relationship-driven problem solver, and will provide clear, timely, and practical counseling to business leaders on a variety of legal matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, contract interpretation, general commercial advice, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and associated documents to support McCormick's business activities
• Manage litigation and dispute matters, including counsel to management about litigation risks and strategy
• Provide legal advice and counsel to management and company personnel on various other matters facing McCormick, including commercial matters, antitrust matters, advertising, and food law matters, among others
• Manage, assess, and supervise outside counsel
• Collaborate with management on key legal issues to facilitate risk assessment and pragmatic decision making and to develop viable business solutions to potential legal issues
• Participate as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively with key functional groups within McCormick

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited law school; Admitted to the bar, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 3-6+ years of substantive legal experience with a nationally recognized law firm or corporate legal department, with emphasis in corporate matters, contracts, and/or commercial transactions
• Willingness and flexibility to learn and master new and different legal practice areas
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle an array of legal issues
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain long-term effective working relationships at all levels of the company
• Ability to manage multiple matters, follow through, and provide sensible, responsive, and practical advice in a timely fashion
• Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills; sound legal and business judgment
• Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Litigation management experience

To Apply: 

https://careers.mccormick.com/job/HUNT-VALLEY-Legal-Counsel-MD-21031/850573800/?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=referrer