Legal Counsel

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller?s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The Legal Counsel - Transactional is responsible for supporting the business and Law Department with transactional legal matters affecting the company, specifically within the North American region of a multi-national environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of commercial legal experience, preferably with a background in the medical industry. Experience in providing legal advice on medical-related contracts and regulations is highly valued. The candidate should be capable of collaborating with both legal and business stakeholders, offering expertise in areas such as advertising and marketing, intellectual property, compliance, data protection, FDA regulations, and corporate governance. This position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel, offering significant exposure to a wide range of projects and development opportunities in a fast-paced, commercial environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• J.D. required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience providing legal advice within the medical industry.
• Travel may be required (up to 25%)
• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Familiarity with research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.