Legal Counsel

Atlas Copco Group; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Rock Hill, SC seeks an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to serve as a generalist advisor across corporate and commercial matters for the North American business.

The role requires a JD, active bar membership, and 5–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in-house. Travel locally, domestically, and globally is required. Full-time employment with no compensation details published.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar in good standing.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 1 year in-house.
• Ability to qualify for an in-house license if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts.
• Providing legal support for M&A, corporate transactions, and post-closing integration.
• Managing employment-related legal matters, including policies and investigations.
• Overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, including management of outside counsel.
• Advising on compliance initiatives and internal policy development.

Skills

Contract negotiation

M&A support

Corporate law

In-house counsel experience

Commercial agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Legal Counsel

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Rock Hill, SC

Not Specified

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one State; 5–10 years of relevant legal experience; at least 1 year of in-house legal experience.

Contextual Overview

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an experienced, business-minded in-house Legal Counsel to join their team in Rock Hill, SC. This role serves as a generalist legal advisor, providing strategic support across a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters for the North American business.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 1 year of in-house experience.
• Ability to qualify for an in-house license if not already held.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts.
• Providing legal support for M&A, corporate transactions, and post-closing integration.
• Managing employment-related legal matters, including policies and investigations.
• Overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, including management of outside counsel.
• Advising on compliance initiatives and internal policy development.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified.
Employment Type: Full-time.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Is travel required? Yes, the role requires the ability to travel locally, domestically, and globally.
• What is the focus of the role? This is a generalist in-house position requiring a broad-based legal background with a focus on practical, business-oriented advice.