Hill's Associate Legal Counsel

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #164918 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill's we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people.  If you're interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

As part of Colgate-Palmolive, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.  Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that's a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together.  As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Join an exciting opportunity to become a part of the Hill’s Global Legal Organization!

We are recruiting for the position of Hill's Associate Legal Counsel.  This position will report to the Hill’s Sr Legal Director, Americas and will be a key contributor in leading meetings with internal clients, highlighting issues, creating action plans that include developing and presenting recommendations and providing comprehensive analyses that includes formulating arguments and managing legal knowledge management systems.

What You Will Do

• Provide advice to clients and progress contract matters from initial meeting through advice, contract drafting, negotiation and final conclusion
• Provide autonomous advice, guidance and counsel to the internal business clients regarding the appropriate legal framework and contractual embodiment of that framework for relationships between Hill's and its third party suppliers
• Progress matters from initial meeting through advice, contract drafting, negotiation and final conclusion, where possible
• Partner with CP attorneys and / or outside counsel for drafting resolutions and minutes in preparation of Board of Director and Shareholder meetings
• Review / draft Board documents for various Hill's legal entities, progressing subsidiary action approval requests per internal process
• Liaise with Hill’s attorneys on Intercompany Administrative Services, Distribution, Sales, Line of Credit / Loan, Agreements, etc
• Perform general legal activities including coordinating internal witnesses, deposition schedules / certifications for support on litigation matters, assistance with insurance matters
• Draft legal letters and resolve demands involving relevant Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's stakeholders
• Perform legal research necessary for Hill’s to respond to discovery requests
• Perform legal research and prepare summaries and advice based on research

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $102,400.00 - $128,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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LI-Hybrid

Salary : $102,400 - $128,000