Legal Counsel

J.D. required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience providing legal advice within the medical industry.
Admitted as a lawyer in at least one state (MN preferred).
3-5 years of transactional legal experience, including commercial contract review and drafting.
Ability to understand new or changing laws and work with Law Department attorneys to ensure compliance.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Strong relationship-building and conflict management skills.

Under minimal supervision, draft, review, and provide advice on various transactional matters, including confidentiality contracts, agreements with customers, suppliers, distributors, consulting agreements, intellectual property licensing, and joint development agreements.
Draft, monitor, and revise legal templates as necessary.
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for one or more of HBF’s Global Business Units, with a focus on the medical adhesive market segment.
Proactively provide legal support to business functions such as sourcing, operations, supply chain, R&D, tax, finance, and audit.
Participate in business meetings to stay aligned with evolving business needs.
Advise on legal risks and provide support for corporate/project work, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and regional expansion projects.
Manage outside counsel as needed.
Assist with training and improving the contract request and review process across all levels within the company.
Develop and deliver effective training on various legal topics.
Support strategic initiatives from H.B. Fuller’s Global Law Department.