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Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open for a North America Legal Counsel. This position serves as in-house counsel to Aptar and manages all legal matters and associated projects. They are responsible for ensuring the legality of commercial transactions and advise Aptar on its legal rights and obligations.

This is how your journey begins:

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes including, but not limited to, commercial transactions, managing mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, and all related legal documents, agreements, lawsuits, and patents. 
• Prepare, review, and draft contacts and agreements, including master service agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, and various other standard business agreements. 
• Research and anticipate against legal risks.
• Guide executive and management level co-workers in compliance matters. 
• Represent the company in contractual negotiations with customers, vendors, and suppliers. 
• Manage all phases contract processing from inception to execution and maintenance in legal repository. 
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of contract support while maintaining quality and consistency of contracts across the company following best practices, processes, and procedures. 
• Coordinate with all departments and act as an advisor on legal matters. 

 What you will bring on the journey

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
• Admitted into the Illinois Bar and a member in good standing.
• 3 + years of proven experience managing and negotiating contracts for an organization
• 3+ years of working with financial/securities offerings
• Knowledge of commercial transactions and risk allocation. 
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills and legal writing skills. 
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and have strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 
• Capability to initiate and implement processes. 
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated good judgement and discretion. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and seek guidance when necessary. 
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Travel Requirement:

• Approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Device or Life Science knowledge
• Cyber security knowledge
• Merger & Acquisition knowledge
• Litigation support

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.