Legal Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel for the US and Canada to provide strategic and practical legal support for Business Area Americas operations. This remote role requires monthly travel to Calvert, Alabama for 2-3 days and occasional travel to Helsinki, Finland (once per year) and San Luis Potosi, Mexico (2-3 times per year).

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate sales agreements, customer contracts, and related commercial documents
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and buy-side agreements including supplier agreements, raw material purchase agreements, master services agreements, logistics and transportation contracts, equipment purchase agreements, warehousing agreements, and SaaS agreements
• Provide clear, risk-based legal guidance to internal stakeholders across business functions
• Develop standard contract templates and playbooks to support efficient commercial operations
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, risk tolerance, and applicable U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations
• Support strategic initiatives and third-party negotiations with practical legal advice

Legal Advisory

• Serve as primary legal advisor for day-to-day matters related to all business functions in Calvert, Alabama
• Identify legal risks and advise stakeholders on mitigation strategies that align with business objectives
• Partner with business leaders to support strategic initiatives and proactively resolve legal challenges

Legal Operations & Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage contracting workflows and legal operations using LawVu or similar CLM tools
• Design, implement, and continuously improve legal intake, triage, and workflow processes
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and automated workflows to increase efficiency and consistency
• Monitor and report on key legal metrics such as contract turnaround time and workload tracking

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a Contracts Specialist responsible for administering LawVu and supporting contract lifecycle processes
• Provide guidance on prioritization, workflow optimization, and system utilization
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence within the legal function

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with business functions to streamline legal processes
• Train internal stakeholders on legal processes, contract templates, and use of CLM systems
• Facilitate communication and efficiency between legal and business teams

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience with strong focus on commercial contracting
• In-house legal experience preferred, especially in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex cross-border agreements
• Hands-on experience with LawVu or similar contract lifecycle management tools
• Strong understanding of legal operations including intake management, workflow design, and process optimization
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Experience implementing or optimizing CLM systems and legal workflows preferred

Competencies and Skills

• Experience managing or mentoring legal or operations staff
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in legal innovation, automation, and continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD 121,800 - 152,200 annually
• 10 paid observed holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 80 hours of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match on the first 6% of contributions
• Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles
• Employer HSA contribution: $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for HDHP plan enrollees
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2.5 times annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental insurance plans, identity and fraud protection, and legal insurance
• Employer-paid wellness programs including mental health and physical health resources

Location

• Remote position with monthly travel to Calvert, Alabama (2-3 days)
• Additional travel once per year to Helsinki, Finland and 2-3 times per year to San Luis Potosi, Mexico