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 span drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, participating in risk reviews, managing disputes and outside counsel, and helping ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The position requires independent judgment, collaboration across a matrixed organization, and the ability to provide pragmatic legal guidance in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management across a broad range of legal and business matters, including dispute management 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 company directives.
• Identify emerging legal issues and develop practical legal strategies and solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Support corporate governance activities, including assistance with implementing the Code of Conduct, integrity initiatives, and related programs.
• 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, providing advice to support compliance and protect business interests and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Must already have work authorization that would permit work for the organization 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, including 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 (United States work authorization required).