Associate Corporate Counsel

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

OUR VISION:
Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:
Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
Greif is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic in-house Legal Department. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career attorney to work closely with experienced legal professionals and contribute to key aspects of our business. The successful candidate will provide legal support in areas such as contracts, compliance, corporate governance, employment, M&A and securities. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional eager to grow and build a strong foundation in corporate law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of contracts, including customer, supplier, and commercial agreements.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by monitoring legal developments and helping implement related policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise, practical advice on corporate, compliance, securities and employment law matters.
• Assist with legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and integration.
• Participate in corporate governance processes and assist in preparing board and regulatory filings.
• Help manage legal risk through policy development, training, and internal investigations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional teams on legal issues related to business operations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal legal team members on ongoing legal matters.
• Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing with at least one state bar; Ohio bar preferred or willingness to obtain.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house practice.
• Strong foundation in corporate law, contracts, and compliance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and cultures.
• Business-minded approach with sound judgment and the ability to offer practical legal solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic legal and business environment.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and confidence.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical practices.

Professional Development:

• Exposure to a wide range of corporate legal matters across a global enterprise.
• Mentorship and guidance from senior legal team members.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and training in corporate and regulatory law.
• Involvement in impactful projects that support Greif’s vision, mission and values.

Join Greif’s Legal Team and help shape the legal framework of a global leader in industrial packaging while developing your legal career in a supportive, challenging, and collaborative environment.
 

Compensation Range:

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

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