North America Corporate Counsel: M&A, Contracts & Compliance

FLS Global; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth seeks an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal advice to the North America region, enabling commercially sound decisions while protecting the company’s interests and ensuring compliance.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and support contracts across lines of business, coordinate external counsel, and assist with M&A due diligence and transactional work. A US bar license is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• US State Bar member with ability to qualify for full or authorize house counsel licensure in PA or Utah.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and handle multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters for North America region.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and support execution of contracts across business lines and corporate functions.
• Support M&A processes including due diligence and coordination of external counsel.
• Support major projects, claims, and dispute resolution activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel where required.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to project and commercial teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Commercial litigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

FLSmidth seeks an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal advice to the North America region, enabling commercially sound decisions while protecting the company’s interests and ensuring compliance.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and support contracts across lines of business, coordinate external counsel, and assist with M&A due diligence and transactional work. A US bar license is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience.