Legal Counsel

GOJO Industries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Akron
1 Gojo Plaza (Show on map)
May 11, 2026
Information about #32677 Legal Counsel Work Location: This role works from our offices in Akron, Ohio every Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional onsite work may be required at times. *Formulated to Care* For more than 75 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell. Role Objective We are seeking a well-rounded commercial attorney with significant commercial contracting experience to support the Clorox Purell business. While this role provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of matters, your primary focus will be structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts. In this role you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and act as a proactive business partner offering practical legal solutions to complex commercial issues. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a broad variety of commercial contracts, including customer contracts and supplier/service provider contracts Provide legal and business advice to assist teams in structuring and establishing strategic commercial arrangements Collaborate closely with business units, project teams, and management within the enterprise to provide pragmatic legal advice and commercial contract support Apply legal expertise, business acumen, and strategic thinking to help the enterprise seize opportunities and solve complex business challenges Advise internal stakeholders on risks and related mitigation strategies Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and standard clauses to improve efficiency within the legal department Participate in the development and implementation of strategies and processes for the legal department Support general legal matters and participate in enterprise projects as needed Stay current on relevant laws and regulations impacting the enterprise Manage and/or coordinate with outside counsel Education and Experience Required: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law Minimum four (4) years of commercial transaction experience in the corporatearea of a law firm or in-house legal department Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts Broad general legal background Excellent business judgment and ability to translate legal concepts into practical advice for non-lawyers High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills Preferred: Prior in-house experience Experience in the manufacturing sector Experience with regulated products (e.g., FDA and EPA) Significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts related to the purchase and sale of goods and services Supervision/Coordination Guidance and direction is provided by the Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Legal May coordinate projects or teams on an as needed basis. Coordinates with external resources. Influences others within the organization who do not report to the position Travel Requirements Overnight Travel - sporadic - required. Compensation & Benefits The expected starting pay for this role is between 122,700.00 - 168,700.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care. To Apply: If you're interested in joining the team at Clorox Purell, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please complete our online application and include your resume and a cover letter that helps us get to know you a bit better. Because we focus on filling open roles, resumes not submitted through an application are not accepted. Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We kindly ask that recruiters, search agencies, or other third parties not submit candidates without prior written authorization from Clorox Purell, as we do not accept or compensate for unsolicited referrals.