Legal Counsel

Norsk Hydro; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in Illinois. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts (supply, licensing, procurement), and advising on compliance and risk management to enable business objectives.

The counsel will also support M&A activities, serve as a primary legal contact for selected business units, and manage outside counsel for

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• At least 6 years of post-JD legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts (supply, licensing, procurement).
• Advise on compliance and risk management.
• Support M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
• Serve as primary legal contact for specific business units.
• Manage outside counsel for litigation and regulatory investigations.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Norsk Hydro

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; License to practice law in Illinois; Minimum 6 years of post-JD legal experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Norsk Hydro
Description: Norsk Hydro is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts (supply, licensing, procurement), advising on compliance and risk management, and supporting M&A transactions. The counsel will serve as a primary legal contact for specific business units and manage outside counsel for litigation and regulatory investigations.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and be licensed to practice law in Illinois. At least 6 years of post-JD legal experience is required, ideally combining law firm training with in-house exposure.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Illinois, United States
Fees: None