In House Legal Counsel

AstroTurf; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave & disability

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity leave

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Sport Group Americas seeks a skilled legal counsel to partner with business teams across AstroTurf, SYNLawn, Laykold, and Rekortan. The role focuses on negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding governance and risk management across multiple brands.

The position requires JD, active bar admission, and 3+ years of experience in corporate or firm settings, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. Location includes Atlanta to Chattanooga corridor with salary-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years as licensed attorney in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for development, manufacture, distribution and performance in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and industry requirements.
• Assist with corporate governance activities including board resolutions and policies.
• Collaborate with international legal team on innovative projects.
• Handle employee relations and labor law issues.
• Manage litigation and coordinate external counsel.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to business leaders and assess risks.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on applicable laws.
• Develop and maintain templates and implement legal strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Legal research

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

Brief information about Sport Group (Americas)

Sport Group sells and installs more synthetic turf sport fields, athletic tracks, and courts globally than any other business. Our knowledge, scale and vision is transforming the synthetic sports surface industry.

Job Purpose

Sport Group Americas seeks a skilled, highly motivated and proactive legal counsel with a passion for sports. This position will partner closely with internal business counterparts to negotiate and deliver partnerships across our various brands including AstroTurf and SYNLawn (turf), Laykold (courts), and Rekortan (tracks). This role will work closely with a wide range of cross-functional teams to provide strategic and tactical legal counseling, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the VP Finance, the key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and other legal documents relevant to the company’s operations e.g., for development, manufacturing, distribution, works performance and contractual sale of goods.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Assist with corporate governance activities including preparation of board resolutions, policies, procedures and internal governance documents, and training. Advise management on adherence to applicable laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with our international legal team to support innovative projects.
• Handling employee relations and labor law issues.
• Managing litigation and coordinating external legal counsel as needed.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to business leaders, identifying potential legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in laws that may affect the company.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating templates.
• Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect the company's interests in consultation with global legal department.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
  • License to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts for development, manufacture, distribution and works performance a specific industry relevant to the company’s operations.
  • Strong background in corporate law, contract law, and compliance.
  • Proficiency in managing complex legal projects and transactions.
• Skills:
  • Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law.
  • Strong legal drafting and documentation skills.
  • Effective communication and presentation abilities.
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to analyze complex legal issues and translate it into sound legal advice for the business.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
  • Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.

Job Offering

• Location: Atlanta, GA – Chattanooga, TN corridor.
• Pay type: Salary Exempt
• Bonus: Eligible
• Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 5% 401k Match
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Paid Sick, Short/Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Global Prospects for Professional Growth