Corporate Counsel - Commercial Law

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JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Sherwin-Williams is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join its Legal Department as a Corporate Counsel responsible for providing legal advice and support, including the drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with a strong emphasis on commercial contract drafting and negotiation. This role involves cross-functional collaboration within the Legal Department and with business stakeholders to identify legal and business risks, develop practical solutions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Provide legal advice and support to the Company on general commercial law and contracts activity.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts and other documents with legal implications that are encountered in the Company's business such as master service agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, agency and professional services agreements.
• Provide legal guidance and support on marketing and advertising law such as marketing claims and substantiation, comparative advertising, sponsorships, influencers and social media. 
• Provide legal opinions and advice to all levels of management on issues of operational and strategic significance.
• Develop tools and processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness of legal support.
• Manage and direct outside counsel, as needed. 
• Evaluate operations and policies for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company systems and procedures relevant to commercial law and contracting, marketing, advertising and other areas of general legal support. 
• Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to subject matter areas of legal support. 
• Act as a business partner to the business units and teams assigned for legal support.
• Create and maintain positive relationships and proactively work to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s business and operations.
• Develop knowledge on risk tolerances for business.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA 

 This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.” 

QUALIFICATIONS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: 

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with a strong emphasis on commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Active law license and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Confidence and assertiveness to interact with business management and external resources.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with legal issues relevant to retailers. 
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools, template development, playbooks, and legal process improvement.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 5%