Lead Counsel Corporate Affairs

Why Ansell At Ansell we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance peoples quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves clothing and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial medical and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company our people and our values by visiting us atAnsell.

Ansell is looking for a Lead Counsel Corporate Affairs to join our team in Iselin NJ!

The base salary range for this position is $160000 to $180000 U.S. Dollars per year.

Specific pricing for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location candidate experience and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

In this position you will play a vital role in leading the intersection of law and global business strategy. As Lead Counsel Corporate Affairs youll be the trusted legal advisor to Ansells Global Corporate Functions playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of a world-leading company in protection solutions.

In this high-impact position youll provide strategic pragmatic and commercially focused legal counsel that supports key business decisions and drives innovation. Acting as the single point of contact for corporate legal matters youll ensure legal excellence while enabling our teams to move forward with confidence and clarity.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation plan including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen heard and empoweredacross our global community.
• Ansell University LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
• Health Benefits: medical dental vision short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What your role will be

• Provide strategic legal counsel on Labor & Employment matters including hiring terminations workplace policies employee relations and compliance.
• Draft and review employment contracts policies and compliance documents; manage disputes grievances and litigation.
• Support HR in disciplinary actions investigations conflict resolution and employee training on legal and regulatory matters.
• Advise on labor law compliance risk mitigation and best practices.
• Provide legal support on IT and data privacy matters including drafting and negotiating IT contracts (e.g. vendor cloud licensing consulting).
• Collaborate with the Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with data privacy laws; guide on cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise on regulatory compliance risk management and dispute resolution in tech operations.
• Offer legal guidance on financial regulations corporate governance and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate finance-related agreements support M&A and corporate transactions and assist in risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with finance teams to structure deals and ensure legal integrity.
• Support marketing product and brand strategy with legal advice on advertising product claims e-commerce influencer deals and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure alignment with privacy and consumer protection laws across marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a legal liaison to internal stakeholders across HR IT Finance Marketing and Business Units.
• Coordinate with and manage external counsel and collaborate with regional legal teams.
• Provide general commercial legal support and company secretarial services ensuring governance compliance across global entities.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and proactively advise on necessary legal and policy adjustments.
• Contribute to crisis management and reputational risk strategies.

What will you bring to Ansell

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent law degree) from a law school of recognized standing.
• Admitted and member in good standing with the New Jersey bar or qualify for limited in-house counsel license.
• 5-7 years of L&E/Corporate/Commercial/Transactional experience at a law firm or preferably in-house legal department of a multinational company.
• Skilled and experienced with drafting and negotiating complex contracts and documents.
• Commercial business acumen and experience.
• Experience with litigation and M&A.
• Experience with international (B2B) business and exposure to international (outside US) laws regulations and practices.
• Demonstrated competency and comfort in counseling of senior management/leadership.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion creed national origin or ancestry sex age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information marital status parental status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the companys personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work. its not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all regardless of age gender background disability veteran status or experience alone! Its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its what differentiates Ansell.

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