Senior Counsel, North America

Job overview

The Senior Counsel, North America role is hybrid in Lake Zurich, IL, with annual compensation of $185,000 to $250,000. The role serves as lead legal business partner for ACCO Brands’ North America organization and reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel. The role provides practical, strategic, and risk-based legal advice to business teams and senior leaders, supporting commercial activity, product and marketing work, government contracting, and business operations. It helps the organization manage legal risk, comply with applicable requirements, and pursue business objectives.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic legal guidance to North America leaders
• assess legal risks and opportunities for initiatives, products, and commercial programs
• manage outside counsel, legal budgets, and resources
• support cross-functional teams and lead legal training
• develop legal policies and governance practices
• draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
• advise on advertising, marketing, consumer protection, federal government contracting, competition, antitrust, and trade practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior counsel

north america

acco brands

lake zurich il

hybrid

commercial contracts

marketing and advertising law

government contracting

antitrust

consumer products

$185,000-$250,000 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• 4% 401(k) match
• competitive time off
• parental leave
• company-paid life and disability benefits
• critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
• employee and family assistance programs.

Why this role

Lead legal counsel for North America across commercial contracting, marketing and advertising, government contracting, competition law, intellectual property, and business operations.

About the employer

ACCO Brands is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.