In-House Commercial Counsel – M&A & Compliance

Austin Powder; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder, a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions, seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide commercially focused legal advice across commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation readiness. The role partners with senior leadership and supports growth initiatives from Beachwood, Ohio, with remote options considered.

The attorney should bring at least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, JD from a U.S.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of broad commercial legal experience in law firm, in-house, or both.
• Strong ethics, judgment, integrity, and accountability.
• Commercial mindset balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and escalate when needed.
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial legal matters across sales and procurement, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and advising on disputes.
• Provide legal support on environmental, real estate, labor and employment, and litigation matters.
• Advise on commercial arrangements involving contract manufacturing, supply, logistics, transportation, and distribution.
• Support corporate governance and entity management, including corporate secretarial matters.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls with cross-functional partnership.
• Support compliance initiatives and training including Code of Conduct and anti-corruption matters.
• Provide legal and transactional support for growth initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, and financing.
• Support M&A transactions including due diligence and integration activities.
• Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business teams.
• Assist the General Counsel on strategic initiatives and projects.

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Austin Powder, a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions, seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide commercially focused legal advice across commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation readiness. The role partners with senior leadership and supports growth initiatives from Beachwood, Ohio, with remote options considered.

The attorney should bring at least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, JD from a U.S.