Legal Counsel

Adecco; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a commercially minded attorney for a broad, hands-on Legal Counsel, Americas role based in Monroe, NC. You’ll partner with business leaders to manage a wide range of legal matters and provide practical guidance in a regulated, manufacturing-driven environment, helping the organization navigate complex contracts and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts across the Americas, advising on compliance risks; guiding U.S.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree with a strong academic background
• Admission to a U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission strongly preferred
• 3 to 7 years of legal experience
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ability to assess legal risk and provide clear, practical business advice
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with business leaders
• Ability to work on-site in Monroe, NC at least four days per week
• Willigness to travel to sites in Pennsylvania and Texas on an as-needed basis

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements across the Americas
• Advising business leaders on legal and compliance risks related to commercial arrangements and day-to-day operations
• Providing guidance on U.S. employment law, with a focus on North Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania
• Supporting contract lifecycle management and maintaining the regional contract database
• Conducting legal research across multiple jurisdictions and translating findings into practical business guidance
• Advising on areas including competition, intellectual property, data privacy and employment law
• Supporting compliance programs, internal investigations and compliance documentation
• Assisting with internal and external audits and compliance training
• Managing relationships with outside counsel
• Supporting responses to regulatory inspections and inquiries

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Independent work

Cross-border experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Are you a commercially minded attorney looking for a broad, hands-on role where you can have a direct impact on the business?

We are partnering with a growing, global organization to find a Legal Counsel, Americas to support legal and compliance activities across North and South America.

This is an opportunity to work closely with business leaders, take ownership of a wide variety of legal matters and provide practical guidance in a regulated, manufacturing-driven environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements across the Americas
• Advising business leaders on legal and compliance risks related to commercial arrangements and day-to-day operations
• Providing guidance on U.S. employment law, with a focus on North Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania
• Supporting contract lifecycle management and maintaining the regional contract database
• Conducting legal research across multiple jurisdictions and translating findings into practical business guidance
• Advising on areas including competition, intellectual property, data privacy and employment law
• Supporting compliance programs, internal investigations and compliance documentation
• Assisting with internal and external audits and compliance training
• Managing relationships with outside counsel
• Supporting responses to regulatory inspections and inquiries

What We're Looking For

• JD or equivalent law degree with a strong academic background
• Admission to a U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission strongly preferred
• 3 to 7 years of legal experience
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ability to assess legal risk and provide clear, practical business advice
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with business leaders
• Ability to work on-site in Monroe, NC at least four days per week
• Willingness to travel to sites in Pennsylvania and Texas on an as-needed basis

Preferred Experience

• Law firm or Big Law training
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, medical device, diagnostics or other regulated organization
• Familiarity with FDA and/or medical device regulations
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR or IVDR
• International or cross-border legal experience
• Spanish, Portuguese or German language skills

Why This Opportunity?

This is a highly visible opportunity for an attorney who enjoys being close to the business rather than working in a narrowly defined legal specialty. You'll have exposure to a broad range of commercial, regulatory and compliance matters while working directly with leadership across the Americas.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strong legal expertise with business partnership and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect!