Corporate Counsel

Koppers Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking an in-house counsel in Pittsburgh to provide legal support on commercial contracts, negotiate terms with customers and suppliers, and guide complex strategic transactions. You will deliver practical legal advice across regulatory and compliance matters to business units and corporate functions.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and 2–5 years of experience, with strong integrity, judgment, and communication skills to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 2–5 years in law firm or in-house legal dept.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on commercial contracts and negotiations with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions including due diligence and closing activities.
• Advise on commercial, operational, regulatory and compliance matters to business units and corporate functions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and counsel on commercial contracts, supporting negotiation and drafting of contracts with customers, suppliers, and business partners
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closing activities, and post-closing integration
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counseling to business units and corporate functions on commercial, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters
• Assist with public company compliance, including preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with NYSE listing standards, corporate governance requirements, and disclosure obligations
• Advise management and business partners on corporate records management
• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling commercial objectives
• Coordinate and support intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and related portfolio management activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of company policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives
• Assist with managing relationships and services of outside attorneys
• Perform other legal and business support responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 2-5 years of experience in either law firm or in-house legal department
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Strong business judgment and risk assessment skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives
• Strategic thinking, plus a committed "get to yes"/solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into understandable and executable advice
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong relationship-building and client-service orientation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Comfort and excellent judgment in areas where regulation/law is evolving or uncertain
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.