Associate, Legal Counsel

McLarens • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide legal advice and commercial support across McLarens’ U.S. operations, advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and global legal colleagues to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and support the company’s growth strategy but always consulting with the Group General Counsel. The job holder will also assist in global legal matters. This is a role that should grow with experience – initially working very closely with the Group General Counsel but as experience develops, the role will assume increasing responsibility for managing legal matters independently while continuing to collaborate with and report to Group General Counsel and other legal colleagues.

Requirements

• Qualified U.S. attorney (active bar membership required)
• 1 -2 years legal experience required
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic commercial environment
• Ability to management competing priorities and deliver to timelines
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in insurance, claims, or professional services highly desirable
• Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic approach
• Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with global business leaders
• Excellent drafting skills
• High integrity and alignment with McLarens’ business conduct standards
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization

Responsibilities

• Provide, with the Group General Counsel, day-to-day legal advice to business units on U.S. laws and regulations
• Support operational teams on contractual matters with the Group General Counsel
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, client, NDA, services agreements) initially under supervision
• Ensure consistency with McLarens’ global legal and compliance standards
• Develop standard contract templates?
• Assist with the management of the legal document system
• Support acquisitions from legal due diligence through completion.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration.
• Coordinate with the Group General Counsel with external counsel.
• Prepare corporate governance documentation.
• Maintain corporate records where required.
• Advise on U.S. regulatory requirements impacting claims, and service operations
• Support implementation of global policies and ensure local compliance
• Partner with the Global Compliance function led by Liz Tubb
• Working at all times with the Group General Counsel provide guidance on employment law matters, i, restrictive covenants, disputes, terminations, and investigations
• Support HR on policy development and risk mitigation
• Manage or support external counsel on disputes, claims, or litigation matters
• Manage the subpoenas that are served on the business
• Assist with investigations and internal reviews
• Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and Operations leaders
• Promote legal and compliance awareness through the business
• Support global initiatives and projects as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities.
• Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable).
• Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
• A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed