In-House Counsel — Global Commercial & Compliance

Austin Powder; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder, a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance team in Beachwood, Ohio, with remote opportunities also considered.

The role involves providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across commercial contracting, corporate/M&A, real estate, labor and employment, environmental, and regulatory matters, partnering with senior leaders and various functions to enable business growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of broad commercial legal experience, in-house or law firm.
• Strong ethics, judgment, integrity, and accountability.
• Commercial mindset balancing risk with business objectives; practical advice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive projects.
• Collaborative and able to build relationships with senior leadership.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex legal issues simply.
• Ability to deliver effective legal and compliance training.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; handle varied workload and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial legal matters across sales, procurement, and contracts; draft and negotiate agreements and T&Cs.
• Provide legal support on environmental, real estate, labor and employment, and litigation matters.
• Advise on commercial arrangements involving contract and toll manufacturing, supply, logistics, and distribution.
• Support corporate governance and entity management, including secretarial matters.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls with cross-functional partners.
• Support compliance initiatives and training (Code of Conduct, antitrust, anti-bribery, etc.).
• Provide legal support for growth initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, and financing.
• Support M&A due diligence, documentation, and integration activities.
• Translate legal/regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business teams.
• Support the General Counsel on strategic initiatives and projects.

Skills

Ethical judgment

Commercial mindset

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Ownership

Independent work

Collaboration

Communication skills

Training delivery

Organization

Prioritization

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Austin Powder, a global leader in explosives and blasting solutions, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance team in Beachwood, Ohio, with remote opportunities also considered.

The role involves providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across commercial contracting, corporate/M&A, real estate, labor and employment, environmental, and regulatory matters, partnering with senior leaders and various functions to enable business growth.