Corporate Counsel

Ready to take your legal career beyond contracts?A leading global organization is looking for a Corporate Counsel – Americas to join its Columbus-based legal team and partner directly with business leaders across the organization.Reporting to the General Counsel – Americas, you'll provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance while working on a diverse portfolio of matters. This isn't a narrowly defined legal role—you'll have the opportunity to draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements while gaining exposure to AI and digitalization, employment, real estate, trade compliance, litigation, M&A, intellectual property, compliance, and public company matters.The OpportunityYou'll be a trusted legal partner to the business, helping stakeholders move initiatives forward while identifying and managing legal and compliance risks.Your responsibilities will include:Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting commercial and corporate agreementsAdvising business leaders and internal stakeholders on legal and risk considerationsResearching complex and emerging legal issues and translating them into practical business guidanceDeveloping and delivering legal training to employees and internal clientsSupporting public company filings and corporate governance mattersManaging disputes and litigation, including employment-related matters, with support from senior attorneysSupporting M&A, compliance, intellectual property, real estate, trade compliance, and other cross-functional initiativesMonitoring legal trends and emerging risks that could affect the organizationIndependently leading cross-functional legal projects and initiativesWhat We're Looking For4–6 years of relevant legal experience, in-house or with a law firm representing corporate clientsJ.D. or equivalent law degree and a bachelor's degreeState bar admission or currently pursuing state bar licensureStrong commercial contracting and negotiation experienceExcellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skillsStrong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectivesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeExperience with AI/digitalization, employment law, compliance, M&A, intellectual property, real estate, trade compliance, or public company matters is a plus.Why Consider It?If you're looking for an in-house counsel role where you can expand your breadth, work directly with the business, and have visibility into meaningful strategic initiatives, this is an opportunity worth exploring.You'll join an experienced legal team, gain exposure to multiple areas of law, and have the autonomy to make a tangible impact while continuing to develop as a well-rounded corporate attorney.Interested in learning more? Apply today.