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 $175,000 to $225,000 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. In this high-impact role, you will be the company’s go-to lawyer for complex corporate transactions and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will drive Ansell’s strategic growth by leading global mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, while also supporting core corporate functions.

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?

• Lead all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, execution, and post-closing integration

• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including NDAs, term sheets, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and transition services agreements

• Partner with Finance, Tax, HR, Compliance, and Operations to assess risk and align with business objectives

• Advise senior leadership on deal strategy, risk allocation, and regulatory issues such as antitrust, foreign investment, and securities laws

• Manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support on global transactions

• Support corporate governance and board-related matters connected to strategic deals

• Develop and refine M&A playbooks, templates, and best practices to streamline execution

• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal support to HR, Finance, and IT functions

• Contribute to crisis management and reputational risk mitigation strategies

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) from a recognized law school; admission to the New Jersey bar (or eligibility for limited in-house license)

• 7+ years of M&A experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel exposure

• Proven record leading cross-border transactions in complex, international (B2B) environments

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Business-oriented judgment and practical problem-solving ability, with the confidence to counsel senior management directly

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally while thriving in a fast-paced, global setting

• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Technological proficiency, including experience with CLM systems and Microsoft Office

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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