Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Rock Hill, SC

Not Specified

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one State; 5–10 years of relevant legal experience; at least 1 year of in-house legal experience.

Contextual Overview

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an experienced, business-minded in-house Legal Counsel to join their team in Rock Hill, SC. This role serves as a generalist legal advisor, providing strategic support across a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters for the North American business.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 1 year of in-house experience.
• Ability to qualify for an in-house license if not already held.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts.
• Providing legal support for M&A, corporate transactions, and post-closing integration.
• Managing employment-related legal matters, including policies and investigations.
• Overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, including management of outside counsel.
• Advising on compliance initiatives and internal policy development.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified.
Employment Type: Full-time.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Is travel required? Yes, the role requires the ability to travel locally, domestically, and globally.
• What is the focus of the role? This is a generalist in-house position requiring a broad-based legal background with a focus on practical, business-oriented advice.