Corporate Counsel

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support UK and Ireland operations with clear, commercially astute legal guidance. You will work with leadership teams to foster growth while managing legal and regulatory risks in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, advise on procurement and governance, handle disputes, support corporate transactions, and deliver compliance training.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent, with current practising certificate or eligibility
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• 5–10 years post-qualification experience, ideally in industrial/engineering/manufacturing sectors
• Experience in commercial contracts management, procurement, governance, compliance, disputes and risk assessment in international businesses
• Experience providing commercial, solutions-oriented advice to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts (sales, service, supply, distribution, agency, technology)
• Partner with procurement to support supplier selection, negotiations and framework agreements
• Provide practical legal advice on risk allocation (liability caps, indemnities, warranties, IP) and update templates
• Manage claims, disputes and litigation with pragmatic Resolution
• Support corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments and integrations
• Deliver targeted legal and compliance trainings across the organization
• Drive improvements in legal processes, policies and contract management systems
• Collaborate with external counsel, overseeing scope, budget and cost control

Skills

Commercial contracts

Procurement

Corporate governance

Compliance

Dispute resolution

Risk assessment

Stakeholder advisory

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Your role

Join Atlas Copco as a Corporate Counsel, a pivotal role supporting our UK and Ireland operations by providing clear, commercially astute legal guidance. You will collaborate closely with leadership teams to foster growth while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks. This position offers an opportunity to work within a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and ownership are highly valued.

Your responsibilities will span

Your responsibilities will span commercial contracts, procurement, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution. You will also contribute to our global Legal & Compliance community, working alongside over 30 legal experts worldwide to uphold Atlas Copco's commitment to integrity and excellence.

Your day-to-day

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a comprehensive range of commercial contracts, including sales, service, supply agreements, distribution, agency, and technology contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
• Partner with procurement teams to support supplier selection processes, contract negotiations and implementation of framework agreements that maintain supply chain resilience and compliance.
• Provide practical legal advice on risk allocation topics such as liability caps, indemnities, warranties, and intellectual property rights, continuously updating and optimizing contract templates for efficiency.
• Manage claims, disputes, and litigation with an emphasis on pragmatic resolution and protecting the company’s interests.
• Support corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments and integrations by conducting due diligence and overseeing post-deal processes.
• Deliver targeted legal and compliance training sessions to enhance awareness of legal risks and ethical standards across the organization.
• Drive improvements in legal processes, policies, and contract management systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel where specialist expertise is required, overseeing scope, budget adherence, and cost control.

Your Skills And Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction, with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification, complemented by 5-10 years post-qualification experience, ideally acquired in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracts management, procurement, supply chain legalities, corporate governance, compliance, dispute resolution, and risk assessment within complex international businesses.
• Proven ability to provide commercial, solutions-oriented advice to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with business pragmatism.
• Self-driven professional capable of independently prioritizing diverse workloads and exercising robust ownership over legal matters.
• Excellent communicator skilled at translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Exemplary integrity, sound judgement, and a cooperative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

Your Compensation And Benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role is based at our offices in either Burgess Hill or Hemel Hempstead, with an expectation of regular attendance at the Hemel Hempstead location to facilitate collaboration with colleagues and leadership teams. Both sites offer modern workspaces designed to support productivity and innovation in a professional setting.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.