Corporate Counsel

Array; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Global Organization in Columbus, OH seeks a Corporate Counsel – Americas to partner with business leaders and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a diverse portfolio. You will draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements and gain exposure to AI, employment, real estate, M&A, and governance matters.

The role reports to the General Counsel – Americas and offers opportunities to lead cross-functional projects and influence strategic initiatives while

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience, in-house or with a law firm representing corporate clients.
• J.D. or equivalent law degree and a bachelor's degree.
• State bar admission or currently pursuing state bar licensure.
• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting commercial and corporate agreements.
• Advising business leaders and internal stakeholders on legal and risk considerations.
• Researching complex and emerging legal issues and translating them into practical business guidance.
• Developing and delivering legal training to employees and internal clients.
• Supporting public company filings and corporate governance matters.
• Managing disputes and litigation, including employment-related matters, with support from senior attorneys.
• Supporting M&A, compliance, intellectual property, real estate, trade compliance, and other cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitoring legal trends and emerging risks that could affect the organization.
• Independently leading cross-functional legal projects and initiatives.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Opportunity

You’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 agreements
• Advising business leaders and internal stakeholders on legal and risk considerations
• Researching complex and emerging legal issues and translating them into practical business guidance
• Developing and delivering legal training to employees and internal clients
• Supporting public company filings and corporate governance matters
• Managing disputes and litigation, including employment-related matters, with support from senior attorneys
• Supporting M&A, compliance, intellectual property, real estate, trade compliance, and other cross-functional initiatives
• Monitoring legal trends and emerging risks that could affect the organization
• Independently leading cross-functional legal projects and initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience, in-house or with a law firm representing corporate clients
• J.D. or equivalent law degree and a bachelor's degree
• State bar admission or currently pursuing state bar licensure
• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience 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.