Lead Counsel Corporate Affairs

Why Ansell? At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's 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 at Ansell.

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

 The base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 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, you'll be the trusted legal advisor to Ansell’s Global Corporate Functions, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of a world-leading company in protection solutions.

In this high-impact position, you’ll 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, you'll 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 empowered—across 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 Friday’s
• 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?

• Bachelor’s 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 company's 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:

Ansell’s 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., it's 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! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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