Legal Counsel, NA

Location
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Crystal Lake, IL, US, 60014 Orlando, FL, US, 32801 Cary, IL, US, 60013 Congers, NY, US, 10920 Lincolnton, NC, US, 28092 Cary, IL, US, 60013 Midland, MI, US, 48642 Dallas, TX, US, 75235 Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149 Auburn, AL, US, 36832 Eatontown, NJ, US, 07724

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North America Legal Counsel

Corporate Governance, Securities, M&A, and Commercial Contracts

Reports to: VP, Legal, NA and Global Regulatory

Location:
Hybrid from Aptar site in US, or full remote possible*

* Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Full remote work is possible for right candidate.

The North America Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor supporting the company’s corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracting activities across the region. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to manage complex legal matters while enabling business growth and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee processes, policies, and documentation.
• Support preparation and review of SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and ensure compliance with public company disclosure obligations.
• Monitor and interpret evolving securities laws and regulations, advising internal stakeholders accordingly.

• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, drafting and negotiating term sheets, purchase agreements, shareholders agreement and ancillary documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams ( EHS, finance, tax, HR, compliance) to manage deal execution and integration.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, supply, distribution, licensing, services, and procurement contracts.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to support business efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Partner with procurement and business teams to ensure alignment with internal policies and risk tolerance.

• Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters and litigation as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal and compliance topics.
• Contribute to legal department initiatives focused on process improvement, technology adoption, and knowledge management.

• Required:
  
  Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.

• 6–10 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm experience with a focus on corporate governance, securities, M&A, and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws, corporate governance frameworks, and public company obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world’s leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess‑free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when…