Legal Counsel

Company Overview

TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sales of reverse vending machines for the collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 80,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Position Overview

Legal Counsel will support TOMRA’s North American Collection business, which sells recycling equipment and operates recycling processing facilities and bottle redemption centers.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position works closely with all members of the Legal Department and will handle a variety of legal matters in support of the company’s broader enterprise. The successful candidate will possess a practical, business-oriented mindset, emotional intelligence, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams and navigating complex legal challenges with ease. The ideal candidate will also be intellectually curious and eager to expand their expertise across both legal and business areas.

Role and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Review, draft and negotiate different types of contracts, vendor agreements, and other legal documents, particularly within a supply chain, manufacturing or transportation context
• Provide clear advice and counsel to all levels of the company, building trust with the operations arm of the business. While providing advice, proactively collaborate with individuals and departments throughout the organization, from front line employees in the plants and out in the field through middle management.
• Assist in management of the company’s real estate portfolio and corporate governance
• Assist General Counsel with compliance and privacy issues
• Handle pre-litigation dispute resolution (e.g. demand letters, internal reviews)
• Assist with and advise on a variety of Legal Department matters, including performing research, privacy, compliance, real estate issues, employment law, OSHA, etc.
• General support of the Legal Department
• Utilizing contract/matter management system on a day-to-day basis, and accurately inputting and analyzing contract data
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications/ Experience:

• JD from an accredited law school and admission in and good standing to a state bar. NY and/or CT bars preferred
• 3 years of relevant experience preferably in an in-house role. 
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Experience with company matters within a transportation and manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with contract or matter management systems/technology
• Fluency with online legal research tools, such as Practical Law
• Ability to adapt work style across all levels of an organization from front line employees to executives
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to solve problems proactively and with business acumen
• Consistent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high quality work product on tight deadlines is essential
• A team player with an open and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
• Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company’s Core Values and Leadership Principles

Notices

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
• If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email mallory.doherty@tomra.com.

We are not accepting 3^rd party applicants. Due to the high volume of interested applicants we will only be able to personally reach out to those individuals we are interested in speaking to. We appreciate your interest in working for TOMRA and wish you the best of luck on your job search.