
Our client is partnering with a global manufacturing company to find their first Legal Counsel North America based in Metro Atlanta, GA. This role will involve acting as a key business partner to North America management, conducting contract reviews and negotiations, identifying legal risks, collaborating with external counsel, and staying up to date on employment and migration laws. The Legal Counsel will also be responsible for maintaining corporate documents, providing training sessions for employees, and contributing to the development of legal strategies and policies.
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, 5-10 years of legal counsel experience with a focus on corporate or business law, admission to the Georgia State Bar, and strong knowledge of commercial and contract law. Knowledge of employment, migration, corporate, advertising, and FDA law is a plus. The candidate should also have proven abilities in building relationships, conducting research, drafting documents, presenting initiatives, and conducting business in Spanish. Occasional travel may be required for this role.