Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support growing business operations in North America. This role provides legal advice and counsel across business, commercial, litigation, risk, and compliance matters. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, participating in risk reviews, managing disputes and outside counsel, and supporting compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

This position requires independent judgment, collaboration within a matrixed organization, and the ability to provide pragmatic legal guidance in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters, including managing disputes as needed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts across multiple business units.
• Participate in risk reviews and support risk management activities in accordance with organizational directives.
• Identify emerging legal issues and develop practical legal strategies and solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Support corporate governance activities, including implementation of the Code of Conduct, integrity initiatives, and related initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel to support efficient and effective legal services.
• Deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees and business stakeholders.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and policies; provide advice to support compliance and protect business interests and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Work authorization that would permit employment in the United States.
• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar or another State Bar.
• At least 8 years of experience directly related to the responsibilities of the role.
• Significant experience providing legal advice regarding product liability matters and commercial litigation; experience with global legal matters preferred.
• Sound legal judgment, comprehensive business understanding, and the ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build professional relationships, and work effectively in a complex, multicultural, matrixed environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave programs and flexible work arrangements where applicable.

Location

North America (work in the United States required under existing work authorization requirements).