Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

Greiner•Monroe, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greiner Bio-One, N.A. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Americas to support the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas across the Greiner entities operating in North and South America. This is a broad, hands-on role for a commercially minded attorney who wants real ownership of day-to-day legal and compliance work in a regulated, manufacturing-driven environment. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risk, and help maintain and implement the group’s compliance program across the region - partnering directly with the business to turn legal analysis into clear, practical guidance.

Requirements

Strong academic record, including undergraduate and law degrees (JD or equivalent).
Admission to a U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission strongly preferred.
3 to 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, including commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment.
Sound legal judgment and the ability to translate legal analysis into clear, practical business advice.
Willingness to work on-site at our Monroe, N.C. office at least four days per week, and travel to sites in Pennsylvania and Texas on an as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Some law firm or Big Law experience and training.
Experience supporting a manufacturing, medical device, diagnostics, or other regulated business.
Familiarity with FDA and/or medical device regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR/IVDR).
Working proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or German, and international or cross-border experience.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
Strong analytical skills, business-partnering instincts, and comfort working directly with commercial teams.
Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritize effectively.
Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the Americas region.
Assess and advise business leaders on the legal and compliance risks presented by commercial arrangements.
Advise business units on legal and compliance risk in day-to-day operations, including U.S. employment laws (with a focus on NC, TX, and PA).
Support contract lifecycle management and maintain the regional contract database.
Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and distill it into actionable guidance for the business.
Advise on competition, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law as applicable to the region.
Support implementation and monitoring of group compliance policies.
Assist with internal investigations and maintain compliance documentation.
Support internal and external audits and help deliver compliance training.
Manage relationships with external counsel under the direction of the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas.
Support responses to regulatory inspections and inquiries.