Corporate Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Americas Location: Hybrid across multiple U.S. office locations (2–3 days onsite) A global professional services firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its growing Americas business. This is an opportunity to join a mission driven international organization experiencing significant expansion across North, Central, and South America. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders in Finance, Commercial, and M&A and will play a key role in enabling strategic growth while managing regional legal risk. The role offers autonomy, high visibility, and meaningful influence across the business. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including: ○ Client and vendor agreements ○ Confidentiality and data protection agreements ○ Engagement letters and purchasing agreements • Support bids and tenders and maintain updated contract templates • Advise on corporate governance topics, including board and shareholder resolutions • Assist with reorganizations and integrations, including mergers and asset transfers • Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post acquisition documentation • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and contribute to compliance policies and training • Manage external counsel and oversee litigation reporting • Support IP related matters, including trademark filings • Partner with HR on employment related topics Candidate Profile • 5 - 10 years experience gained at a top law firm's corporate practice and preferably in-house • Strong corporate and M&A experience required • Able to manage a fully independent workload • Solid background in commercial contracts and corporate law • Familiarity with U.S. legal frameworks; international exposure is advantageous • Able to work efficiently in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities • Pragmatic, commercially focused, and solutions oriented • Strong communication skills with an ability to build trusted relationships • Spanish or another additional language is a plus Compensation Base salary ranges from $140k to $195k Hybrid Working The role can be based in any of the following U.S. states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia